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This site is for ceramic learners.
This website is an introduction to;
Ceramic processes
Tools
Decorating Glazing and Firing
Ceramic processes
Tools
Decorating Glazing and Firing
Independently work through this website and you should be able to:
- Memorize Ceramic Vocabulary explained in this website, with use of Flashcards, quizlet games, matching games, and word games using repetition to aid learning.
- Understand and Apply learnt knowledge by completing kahoot quizzes on Glaze testing, and missing word games, interpreting text of ceramic processes/glazing and firing, and choosing the Missing words that fit.
- Examine and analyse ceramic photographs, applying ceramic knowledge to attribute details of making, glazing and firing.
When you see this image, you will have an opportunity to test yourself and self assess your new knowledge. You can repeat these as often as you want , remember, repetition aids memory ! |
Suggested Reading
Books are available through multiple retailers,
also ask in the college/ local library if certain books can be ordered for you.
also ask in the college/ local library if certain books can be ordered for you.
Ceramics Handbooks (series) by Bloomsbury
500 Series by Lark Books
Books and DVDs from John Britt
Books by Linda Bloomfield
Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: Raku - Saggar - Pit - Barrel by Lark Books
The Ceramics Bible by Louisa Taylor
The Potter's Bible by Marylin Scott
The potter's book of glaze recipes by Emmanuel Cooper
Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More by Sunshine Cobb
500 Series by Lark Books
Books and DVDs from John Britt
Books by Linda Bloomfield
Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: Raku - Saggar - Pit - Barrel by Lark Books
The Ceramics Bible by Louisa Taylor
The Potter's Bible by Marylin Scott
The potter's book of glaze recipes by Emmanuel Cooper
Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More by Sunshine Cobb
Suggested Watching
YouTube
Many Ceramicists and other Craftspeople have their own channels and are happy to demonstrate.
Here are my recommendations to get you started:
Ceramic Review
Ceramics Arts Network
Keith Brymer Jones
Timsee clay
Simon Leach
John Britt
Earth Nation Ceramics
CSAD01CER
Many Ceramicists and other Craftspeople have their own channels and are happy to demonstrate.
Here are my recommendations to get you started:
Ceramic Review
Ceramics Arts Network
Keith Brymer Jones
Timsee clay
Simon Leach
John Britt
Earth Nation Ceramics
CSAD01CER
Video Use
Reference videos are hyperlinked throughout, you will be able to complete the quizzes without watching them, but they are a great way to expand your knowledge further in each area of ceramics.
Please support these amazing artists by subscribing to their channels.
Reference videos are hyperlinked throughout, you will be able to complete the quizzes without watching them, but they are a great way to expand your knowledge further in each area of ceramics.
Please support these amazing artists by subscribing to their channels.
Image use on this site
Most Photographs used are from my studio Others are from sources allowing for reuse of images.
https://unsplash.com/ https://pixabay.com/ https://www.pxfuel.com/ https://search.creativecommons.org/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/
Details can be found in Alt text on reuse photo. Some images (if allowed) have been cropped to focus on a specific detail.
A copy of the creative commons license is available to view by visiting https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
Most Photographs used are from my studio Others are from sources allowing for reuse of images.
https://unsplash.com/ https://pixabay.com/ https://www.pxfuel.com/ https://search.creativecommons.org/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/
Details can be found in Alt text on reuse photo. Some images (if allowed) have been cropped to focus on a specific detail.
A copy of the creative commons license is available to view by visiting https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
Suggested Shopping
Celtic Kilncare https://www.celtickilncare.co.uk/
Bath Potters' Supplies https://www.bathpotters.co.uk/
Potclays Studio https://www.potclays.co.uk/
Scarva Pottery Supplies https://www.scarva.com/
Blue Matchbox Potter's Supplies https://www.bluematchbox.co.uk/
Hot Clay https://www.hot-clay.com/
Pottery Crafts https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/
Bath Potters' Supplies https://www.bathpotters.co.uk/
Potclays Studio https://www.potclays.co.uk/
Scarva Pottery Supplies https://www.scarva.com/
Blue Matchbox Potter's Supplies https://www.bluematchbox.co.uk/
Hot Clay https://www.hot-clay.com/
Pottery Crafts https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/
