Akira Satake throwing a Chawan

Wheel in Prague

I've used wheels from different countries before, but I think I had the most difficulty with this one in Prague. There are two pedals: a gas and a break, which made for a weird tension while trying to stay focused on a piece.

Over the span of a week, I was able to produce a few pieces, trim, and then glaze them (they sent the pieces to me after they were fired). What struck me the most was their glazing techniques and the colors they used. They do some great pottery. Had a great time working in their studio.

Bowl: Blue on Black

Hole-y Bottle

Bowl: Red in Black

Design and Ceramics in Dieulefit

Bowl: Spoon

Faceted Vase

photo: dj gilder

Faceted and Raku fired

Techniques from Africa

"This video demonstrates the five major techniques used by potters in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Nigeria. The techniques include concave mold, convex mold, coiling, direct pull, and hammer and anvil. You can see Bwa, Jelly, and Mossi potters in Burkina Faso, the Ashanti potters in Kumasi Ghana, and Igbo and Yoruba potters in Nigeria. In addition there are two detailed videos of pottery firing."

Future challenge #1

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Bowl

photo: dj gilder