With Creative Pottery, master new techniques as you learn how to make innovative functional forms, from teapots and juicers to serving trays and cake-stands. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!

Foreword by Josh DeWeese Introduction   CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED The Journey of a Potter Tools Used in This Book Featured Artist: Robbie Lobell Techniques Used in This Book Making and Using Templates Olivia Tani, On Process Tips for Successful Seams Beginning Alterations   CHAPTER 2: GROWING AS A POTTER Find a Fresh Viewpoint Steve Godfrey, On Self-Critique Finding and Using Inspiration Defining Influences Bottomless Cylinder Oval Serving Tray Altered Cylinder Vase Large Vase V-Shaped Bowl or Cone Featured Artist: Jen Allen Dessert Boat   CHAPTER 3: SMALL CHANGES FOR BIG IMPACT Asymmetrical Slab Plate Featured Artist: Taylor Sijan Throwing a Plate Trimming and Tap Centering Altering Plate Shapes Featured Artist: Sue Tirrell Cake Stand Decorative Edges   CHAPTER 4: EXPLORING BISQUE MOLDS Bisque Molds Small Spoons Bud Vases Throwing a Closed Form The Cup Goblet Featured Artist: Hayne Bayless Square-Footed Bowl Butter Dish   CHAPTER 5: ADDING COMPLEXITY Coiling an Asymmetrical Mold Pitcher Featured Artist: Zak Helenske Juicer Teapot Marty Fielding, On Process Oil Pourer   Templates Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index