NEW! Bill van Gilder’s Pottery Techniques DVDs!

Throughout this informative DVD series, Clay Times columnist Bill van Gilder presents a common sense approach to teaching and learning the techniques of making hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Each lesson program - 2 per DVD - is designed and presented for all skill levels in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. Ideal for classroom teachers, students, and studio potters alike.

DVD 1.

Getting Started: Bowl, Cup, Plate (25 min)
and Making Handles, Part 1 (32 min)

reg. 49.95 — our price $44.95

DVD 2.

Making Lidded Forms, Part 1 (49 min)
and Trimming Techniques (38 min)

reg. 49.95 — our price $44.95

“This series of DVD’s is clear, concise and complete. There’s no wasted space. Bill’s skill set and teaching ability are unparalleled, and these videos will become an invaluable learning resource – whether for your home studio, craft center, or classroom.”
Joe Campbell, Professor of Art,Frederick Community College

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Great New How-to Videos from Rushing Waters Studio!

Steven Hill - Surface Techniques

Join Steven Hill on a journey of discovery as he demonstrates his techniques for applying slip, pouring glazes and layering sprayed glazes to achieve his wonderful organic glaze surfaces. Steven shares all in this in-depth video including glaze recipes, equipment lists and insightful discussions on form, surface and inspiration. A long time reduction potter, Steven explains how to use his layering and spraying techniques to achieve the incredible rich look normally associated with gas or wood firing, in an electric kiln. Be sure to download the useful PDF's embedded on the video and don't forget to watch the bonus section on spraying equipment.

DVD 98 Minutes
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Scott Semple - Throwing Large Pots

Follow Big Pot Potter Scott Semple as he creates a 6ft plus pot in one day in front of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. In the process Scott shares his techniques for wedging, throwing, and joining cylinders that he has spent a lifetime developing. Chances are you will never throw a 6 ft. pot but the knowledge you gain from Scott's vast experience will certainly help you face the challenges of throwing larger pots. Scott's easy going personality and humor make watching this video a joy. A great source of inspiration for young potter's to follow their dreams and established potter's to challenge themselves. Don't forget to watch the hilarious bonus blooper segment at the end of the video.

DVD: 80 Minutes
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Robin Hopper - Inspiration and Interpretation

In this video internationally recognized potter Robin Hopper takes us on a brilliant journey through the process of creating ceramic art. He uses four separate techniques: Agate Ware, Slipware, Majolica, and Porcelain Canvas to explain the process of taking one's original inspiration and bringing it to life. This unique video will not only teach you valuable skills from a Master Potter, it will hopefully inspire you to explore whole new directions in your work. Robin Hopper literally wrote the book on glazes. His house sits on literally tons of test tiles. He is constantly on a mission of discovery. The final portion of this video takes a close look at Robin's newest discovery, Porcelain Canvas.

Trailer Video Available Soon!
DVD 50 Minutes -
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JAYNE SHATZ: BEGINNING THROWING SERIES

This video will start you off on your road to success in throwing on the potter's wheel.
Divided into six short presentations, the video features topics on:

Wedging • Centering • Throwing A Cylinder • Throwing an Angular Bowl, Part 1 •
Throwing an Angular Bowl, Part 2 • Throwing a Wide Bowl

DVD
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JAYNE SHATZ: LARGE-scale vessel making

Potters have been producing large-scale vessels since antiquity, employing various techniques. The ancient Japanese threw a pot, and then built a fire inside with twigs and branches, firming the pot to add coils. The potter then threw a series of coils onto the existing form, and created another fire to firm up the new section. They repeated the process many times to achieve the desired height.

In this video, Jayne Shatz demonstrates her take on the ancient method with a contemporary twist: use of a blowtorch. With this technique, you can throw a very large pot in one sitting. This process gives you a marvelous sense of spontaneity, enabling you to throw a piece a little bit larger than you are used to ... or to create a piece several feet high!

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