An illustrated step-by-step guide to making 20 unique handcrafted
ceramics with simple, natural shapes and neutral tones without a kiln.
With more and more people turning towards a slower way of life, away
from endless screen time, creative pursuits like hand-building pottery
are having their own boom. The Urban Potter is for those interested in
expressing themselves through the ancient, tactile art of hand-building
ceramics, while also being a guide to creating unique pieces.
Emily's naturally wheel-free, unique style favors simple yet interesting
imperfect shapes. Her focus is on reconnecting with hand-building
techniques of the past, resulting in gorgeously rustic, one-off pieces
that explicitly and deliberately reject the myth of perfection.
Step-by-step projects include kitchenware, decorative accessories and
more (soap holders, multi-functional jars). All the techniques involved,
from moulding to glazing, are fully explained. By the end of the book
you will have learned how to create 20 beautifully one-off handcrafted
pieces, while leaning into the joys of slow ceramics and the mindful,
relaxing, patient nature of the art.