Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More by Lindsay Oesterritter Groundswell Speaker 2024 From the first jam tart

From the first jam tart Nigel made with his mum standing on a chair trying to reach the Aga

but the raw

soothing and thoughtful process of craft to help channel feelings of sadness

Gates writes about the centrality of family to his life – his encouraging grandmother and ambitious parents

Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More by Lindsay Oesterritter Groundswell Speaker 2024 From the first jam tartFrom pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. Ceramic artists will also find a variety of next level techniques and tips: designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds, a variety of decorative techniques, and other avenues of exploration