Pottery Guides

Learn techniques, understand materials, and prepare for your first class.

Pottery for Left-Handed Potters

Wheel direction, hand positions, and handed tools. A practical guide for left-handed potters....

Complete Beginner's Guide to Pottery

Everything you need to know about starting pottery — what to expect, what to wear, and how to choose...

How to Center Clay on the Pottery Wheel

Step-by-step guide to centering clay — the fundamental skill every wheel thrower must master....

What to Expect at Your First Pottery Class

First time taking a pottery class? Here's exactly what happens, what to bring, and how to prepare....

Types of Pottery Clay Explained

Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain — understanding clay bodies and which is right for your work....

Types of Pottery Glazes

Matte, gloss, satin, ash, celadon — a guide to the world of ceramic glazes....