Introduction to Extruding

Intro to Extruding

Extruding is a fantastic way of making hand-built pottery. I’ll teach you how to use a wall-mounted extruder and discuss what forms can be made with them. We’ll go over different types of extruders, dies, and how to clean your extruder when you’re done for the day.

Making A Bisque Stamp

Making a Bisque Stamp

Bisque stamps are a wonderful way to add pattern and texture to your clay project. They also make fantastic chops to sign your work. So, come along and I’ll show you multiple ways to make stamps from your own design or from one that inspires you.

Making Cone Packs

Making Cone Packs

If you really want to know if you’re reaching your desired temperature in your firings you really should use pyrometric cones in cone packs.

Carving the Clay Surface

Carving Patterns

Carving patterns is a fun way to personalize your ceramic work and explore surface decoration.

Introduction to Handbuilding

Introduction to Hand Building

If you’ve never tried hand building this course will teach you the basic skills to get you started. Where you go from there is up to your imagination.

Flipping Out Plates

We’re flipping out the plates we made with the GR Pottery Forms on the last Live At 5.