Sculpting and Handbuilding, 9781912217519
Paperback
Shape clay with your hands: learn timeless and modern handbuilding.

Sculpting and Handbuilding

$34.39

  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    30 April 2018

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Summary

Unleash Your Creativity: A Guide to Sculpting and Handbuilding with Clay

A practical introduction to handbuilding with clay using techniques such as coiling and slab-building.

Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore. In this overview of a fast-developing practice, artist Claire Loder teaches you time-honoured methods of handbuilding, as well as introduci…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781912217519
ISBN-10:1912217511
Series:New Ceramics
Author:Claire Loder
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Herbert Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:30 April 2018
Weight:410g
Dimensions:12mm x 246mm x 190mm
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Critics Review

The art of handbuilding is still the most popular form of ceramics for all ages at the pottery. This book not only introduces you to some of the basic techniques but also illustrates some surprising work being done. It is a thought provoking addition to anyone’s collection and a constant reference tool. – Alan Parris, Co-Director Aylesford Pottery, Kent UK * Aylesford School of Ceramics Newsletter *

About The Author

Claire Loder

Claire Loder studied graphic design and illustration at Bath Spa University and completed an MA in Ceramics at the University of Wales Institute. She is a previous winner of the Crafts Council’s ‘Next Move’ award and the Arts Council Grants for the Arts. Her work has been shown at Origin and Ceramic Art London, and is held in the Ceramic Collection of Aberystwyth University and the Crafts Council Handling Collection. She is a member of the Craft Potters Association.

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