Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers

This book is a good starting point for one who wishes to see nearly all aspects and techniques of the pottery spectrum.It's affordably priced and very well illustrated. Note, this book is a jumping off point and very useful to the beginner and medium level potter.

Two years in to pottery, and I didn’t think I would want a book, but I’m very glad I bought this one. Extremely thorough, but not tedious. Well-versed, but simple for the beginner. Beautiful photos, great ideas, easy to follow organization. From set-up to finishing touches. I’m glad to be making room for this in my home.

I am a beginning pottery student, and this has been a great help. It covers many basics, and italso provides a lot of inspiration.

Easy-to-follow instructions and useful illustrations.

This contains excellent overviews of multiple aspects of pottery including different clays, shaping techniques, coloring, glazes, and firing. It has many photos of beautiful pieces for both information and inspiration

Pottery book is incredibly insightful including numerous clay, glazing and firing techniques. Pages include short descriptions followed by step by step instructions on the various techniques plus lots of colorful imagery. Book is very easy to follow and read. Great for a classroom environment!

I purchased as a gift for someone who’s excited to try some of the described techniques!

Love this book! Easy to understand and follow