November 20, 2009
Today we have a cool little video from Mark Peters. Mark is so good at taking a simple idea and the most basic of tools - a lump of clay, a sponge, and a stretched-out spring - and turning it into a loose, yet elegant piece of pottery. Have a look and then give this one a try!Already Registered? Please sign in.
July 14, 2009
Deadline to Save $75 ends Friday for Expressive Surfaces
EXPRESSIVE SURFACESOctober 23-25, 2009Kansas City, MissouriHosted by Red Star Studios New workshop format!Potters Council is introducing a new workshop format that will allow attendees a more intimate class size, hands-on learning, and three full days of studying techniques presented by two internationally renowned ceramic artists. Lorna Meaden (Colorado) and Mark Peters (North Carolina) will provide instruction, demonstrations and projects that will address any questions you may have regarding their surface techniques. ...July 11, 2008
Wheel Throwing Video: Making a Homemade Wire Faceting Tool and a Wire Faceted Bowl
Today, we have another video from North Carolina potter Mark Peters. In it, Mark demonstrates how to make a homemade wire faceting tool and then shows how to use it to make a lovely loosely faceted bowl on the potters wheel. Next week, we’ll show you Mark’s follow-up video on trimming and glazing these faceted bowls. Plus, Mark will share a glaze and slip recipe that he likes to use on these forms. Stay tuned! -Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
