Throwing clay ideas

What do you struggle most with when throwing on the potters wheel? I remember when I first started I struggled a lot with centering the clay as well as feeling like I had full control over what I was making - a lot of the time I felt like the clay was deciding what shape it was going to be rather than me! As with any new skill it's practice, practice, practice. Try not to feel too precious about what you're making (not easy, I know). Every mistake will enable you to make the next pot that…

Twisted Clay on Instagram: "In October of last year, Ryan and I got the chance to go to a workshop with @moondobang and learn the Korean throwing technique. There were aspects that took me a minute to love as it was such a departure from the way I had been taught. There were also things I immediately loved. I must admit that since returning to my studio, I have continued to use much of the technique, but there are things that I have sort of mixed with my old way of throwing. One thing I…

Lea Starke on Instagram: "little throwing sesh for y'all. I got a new obsession with these swirly cups, or how I like to call them „TORNADO CUP“ 🌪️ • • • • • #pottery #reel #potteryreel #potteryhome #potterygirl #potterystudio #potteryhack #potterylove #potterywheel #wheelthrown #wheelthrownpottery #wheelthrownceramics #potterywheelthrowing #ceramic #ceramica #ceramicreel #ceramicstudio #ceramicartist #artist #handmade #handmadepottery #studiostarke #clay #tableware #homeware #keramik…

Parkdale Pottery on Instagram: "🙌👉Here’s some tips for throwing beautiful pots on the wheel! 🏺✨ Ready to get your hands on some clay? Check out our new Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Throwing classes starting up in May! #parkdalepottery #potteryclasses #wheelthrowing #torontopottery #torontoart #clayclasses"

Aliveguy Pottery - Bill Schwenzer on Instagram: "Throwing Throwback Thursday Here’s a Pro tip for getting the bottom of your pots thinner and adding a foot ring. This is one move that I do on all of my mugs and tumblers. Even if I feel the walls and clay distribution are good, the move allows a final check and adjustment as needed. I find that a wooden rib does best on this. Foot rib is from @dirtygirlspotterytools #potteryprocess #wheelthrown #throwingpottery #artvideos #artreels…

Bozeman Community Kiln on Instagram: "Centering your clay is the very first thing you do when you start throwing on the wheel. It can also be the most difficult part of throwing 🫥🫠 but it doesn’t have to be! Here, one of BCK’s owners @ashleah_elias walks you through every step of centering your clay on the wheel. If you think you’re ready to play with clay IRL, sign up for a class through the link in our bio! Can’t wait to see you there 💙 #potterydemo #potterystudio #ceramicsofinstagram…

It’s been a while since I shared what I’ve been making in my weekly pottery class — something special I do for myself now that our youngest is in Primary, yayyyy! I shared the fir…