An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. [] While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close.Library Journal Starred Review Ready, set, throw! If youve ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, youve come to the right place. Welcome to the wheel, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber. In The Beginners Guide to Wheel Throwing, youll find all you need to develop the skills (and patience) you need to make your first forms. Youll start at the beginning of the process with a tour through a typical ceramics studio, a discussion of the best clays for throwing, as well as a variety of centering methods. Then unleash your creativity with the chapters that follow. Youll find: * Starter projects like cups, bowls, and plates to hone your skills. * Tutorials on important topics like trimming and handles. * A unique decal workshop, unlockin