Thrown

A modern guide to making ceramics on the wheel. Learn to throw beautiful, contemporary ceramics on the pottery wheel with this stylish beginner’s guide.Thrown takes you from your first piece of clay to a collection of 20 handmade homewares, teaching you the essential pottery-wheel techniques you need to create ceramics with a professional finish.Perfect for complete beginners, each project guides you step by step through making, shaping, decorating, glazing and firing your work. Create elegant everyday pieces including dinner plates, pasta bowls and coffee mugs, alongside statement designs such as decorative vases and a rippled ceramic lampshade.With minimal, modern designs and thoughtful details throughout, Thrown will help you: Master the fundamentals of throwing on a pottery wheel Learn essential decorating, glazing and firing techniques Make 20 stylish and practical ceramic pieces for your home Build your skills and confidence project by project Featuring clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful lifestyle photography, Thrown is an inspiring and accessible introduction to pottery – and the perfect companion for anyone ready to discover the addictive, tactile pleasure of making with clay.