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​This site is for ceramic learners.
​This website is an introduction to;
Ceramic processes 
​Tools
Decorating Glazing and Firing

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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.
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​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.
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
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Suggested Watching

YouTube 
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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.

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/

Suggested Shopping

Celtic Kilncare https://www.celtickilncare.co.uk/
Bath Potters' Supplies 
https://www.bathpotters.co.uk/ 
Potclays Studio https://www.potclays.co.uk/
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Scarva Pottery Supplies 
https://www.scarva.com/
Blue Matchbox Potter's Supplies 
https://www.bluematchbox.co.uk/
Hot Clay 
https://www.hot-clay.com/
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Pottery Crafts 
https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/
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