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If you're looking for a few great, creative techniques offering loads of potential, look no further. Mitch Lyons, a skilled potter for more than 40 years, presents an expertly produced two-part program where he shares some of his unique handbuilding and decorating techniques.
Can you imagine what it would be like to learn from one of the best potters in the world? To have them sit next to you and share their years of experience and know-how one on one? Most of us can only dream of such an opportunity as timing, distance and finances often keep us from realizing such a dream.
That’s changed.
With DVDs, we can all experience the intimate workshop experience. With Tom Turner’s Two Day Workshop DVD, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, to absorb and to revisit the workshop experience of one of the world’s truly Master Potters over and over again, gaining more depth with ...
The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut - Volume 1: Children
Sculpting figures is one of the oldest art forms in existence. In this first volume of his instructional videos, Philippe Faraut shares his step-by-step method of construction, as well as a guide to catch and correct common mistakes, while demonstrating in wet clay, his favorite medium. Filmed on location in Honeoye, New York at his studio, this 89 minute DVD offers instruction easily followed by a beginner and complete enough to keep the interest of the most experienced sculptor.
The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut - Volume 2: Expressions and Facial Construction
In this volume which covers individual features of different expressions, Philippe demonstrates rapid exercises in water-based clay that are useful for developing sculpting skills, including how to recognize volumes specific to different ages, genders, and ethnic groups. This 110 minute sculpting DVD also includes a comprehensive demonstration on hollowing and firing techniques. Depending on the specific expression or gesture, specific features need to be altered. This volume is basically in two parts. In the first part, he repeats some of the basic information about tools and clay but mentions the importance of an anatomy reference such as a model perhaps used in medical schools to study bone and muscle structure. But references from the internet would also be acceptable.
Throughout
his career, Philippe Faraut has extensively studied ethnic differences,
the mechanics of expression and the aging process. In this third
installment of his instructional series, Philippe Faraut focuses on
modeling the heads of men. His demonstrations include basic structure
comparisons of different ethnicities, techniques for modifying
expressions to convey emotions to the viewer, the mechanics of the
aging process and facial weight distribution for heavy-set men. In
addition, he completes one bust of a man including hair and clothing.
This 111-minute production was created for the advanced artist.
Philippe Faraut is a figurative artist specializing in life-size portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures. His media of choice are water-based clay and marble. He received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of French fine furniture from Germain Sommeillier in Annecy, France, his boyhood home.
An avid traveler, Philippe's destinations have allowed him the opportunity to study the cultures of many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, thus influencing his work in portraiture sculpting. After establishing residence in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, he developed an interest in modeling the head in clay. Soon thereafter, he relocated his studio to New York state and began teaching sculpting classes.
Pit
firing is an exciting firing process with roots in the earliest forms
of pottery making. Burnishing is the technique of polishing clay
without the use of glaze. Ancient potters used these techniques to
produce their wares before glazes and kilns were developed; modern
potters use pit firing and burnishing to create works of great beauty.
In this video, Sumi von Dassow shares the methods of pit firing and
burnishing that she has developed over the course of thirty years.
You'll learn how to prepare pots for firing, what materials and
chemicals to use in the firing, and how to load and fire a pit.
Intended for the beginning tile maker, the accomplished artist and tile lover alike, Frank guides the viewer
through each step of the tile making process, with detailed and easily understood explanations, and clearly presented "how to" demonstrations.
The udu drum is an all clay musical instrument based on the Nigerian side-hole pot drum. Its traditional form is that of a narrow necked, vase-like vessel, with a circular hole in the side in addition to the opening at the top.
Frank Giorgini first learned to make the udu drum from Abbas M. Ahuwan of Zaria, Nigeria in 1974. In this comprehensive, interdisciplinary DVD Frank demonstrates the traditional Nigerian method of constructing an udu drum from clay into a finished functioning musical instrument. The entire process is clearly presented in a real ...
Randy and Don's endearing descriptions of the techniques they're using while they effortlessly turn clay into amazing vessels with rich, overlapping textures will astound you. Their respect for each other and their artistry is obvious, but it's also clear they have a gentle rivalry going. The admit to being competitive and they tease each other constantly. The real thrill comes when you see on of their designs leap to life in the kiln and be transformed into an eye grabbing, must have, "Wow!" piece with a simple final touch. Spend a few minutes with these two ceramic artists on this DVD and you'll feel like you're their new best friend who's been let in on a magnificent ...
Matt Long’s instructional video Vessels for Victory brings process and passion together. Long demonstrates his techniques for making his signature drinking vessels, including bourbon cups, whiskey jugs, hip flasks, and bourbon bottles. During his presentation, Long shares his reasons for making functional pottery, as well as the influences on his life.
A great handle is capable of making an ordinary pot exceptional! Learn a variety of handle making techniques that will take your work into a new realm. In this video handles are pulled, thrown, hand built, altered and discussed. Get your copy today!
Making big pots is a matter of technique and not strength. You will learn to make pots two to three times the scale you are presently working at. Vases, bowls, large casseroles and jugs are demonstrated. The techniques shown will open a new range of vessel possibilities that are enhanced by their scale.
Sheila takes you through several techniques from simple cane additions to lids and plates to finishing with one of the most complex forms—a teapot handle.
If you want to successfully learn how to throw, then inviting a master potter into your studio will put you on the path to success. Robin Hopper, a world-renowned potter for more than 40 years, shows you how to throw in this highly practical video demonstration.
Advanced Throwing: Extended and Altered Forms with Robin Hopper
If you’re into throwing, you know there’s so much to learn. Beyond the usual fare of cups, bowls, mugs and vases lies a vast world of challenging forms. In this Advanced Throwing: Extended and Altered Forms DVD, Robin demonstrates a variety of extension throwing techniques for making large pots, as well as altering shapes to produce innovative forms.
Making Marks: Ceramic Surface Decoration
This impressive two-disc set includes six programs dedicated to decorating and enriching ceramic surfaces. The programs progress from decoration techniques for soft and leather-hard clays, through to brush-work and glazing methods for bisque ware, and finally to the effects of various firing methods. You'll find many creative ideas presented here including working processes, tools, close-ups of surface details, and many examples of finished pieces. The series includes the following six programs. Each program is 29 minutes long. Purchase the Making Marks DVD and receive FREE ...
Form and Function Series with Robin Hopper
Ceramic Aesthetics and Design This five program series shows how to make a wide range of pots that work well in the home. Each video is full of detailed demonstrations and close-ups of a master potter at work. The series extends and complements Robin's popular book, Functional Pottery. Purchase the Form and Function Series for $159.95...
If
there's one thing all potters know is that throwing looks easier (to
the uninitiated) than it actually is. If you've ever tried throwing and
given up, or maybe you struggle with the basics, Stephen Jepson's DVD
is certain to help.
In
this introduction to throwing, you can learn how to throw plates,
platters, saucers, mugs, cups, bowls, cylinders, and pitchers; and how
to trim, pull handles, make spouts and more. From the very beginning of
what kind of clay to use (as soft as you can get it) to basic wedging
(slice and slam), Jepson takes you through a step-by-step process that
proven successful to hundreds of students and workshop attendees.
In Advanced Throwing Project and Techniques, Stephen leads
you through a series of projects, demonstrating each in from centering through
trimming. He works fast (good thing there’s a pause button) but he doesn’t miss
a step. When you’ve completed the examples, your work will take a giant leap
forward and you’ll gain the confidence you need to branch out into other forms.
