Author: Stephen C. Compton
Publisher: America Through Time
ISBN: 9781635000474
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Potter, teacher, and writer Jack Troy once said, "If North America has a 'pottery state,' it must be North Carolina." North Carolina Potteries Through Time proves to readers that his assessment is correct. Prehistoric Native American potters first made pottery in the region, followed by eighteenth-century English and German settlers. Many generations of potters followed in their footsteps, and today hundreds of potters and ceramics artists turn out ware in every part of the state. In the town of Seagrove, there's a whole museum and educational center dedicated to North Carolina pottery production. Many private and public collections exist. Buyers seek it out at auctions, antique shops, kiln openings, festivals, and studio sales. This book is chock-full of images representing all periods and styles of pottery made in the state, including many published for the first time. Readers new to the topic, as well as expert collectors, historians, and potters will find satisfaction in this richly illustrated and descriptively written volume.
North Carolina Potteries Through Time
Author: Stephen C. Compton
Publisher: America Through Time
ISBN: 9781635000474
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Potter, teacher, and writer Jack Troy once said, "If North America has a 'pottery state,' it must be North Carolina." North Carolina Potteries Through Time proves to readers that his assessment is correct. Prehistoric Native American potters first made pottery in the region, followed by eighteenth-century English and German settlers. Many generations of potters followed in their footsteps, and today hundreds of potters and ceramics artists turn out ware in every part of the state. In the town of Seagrove, there's a whole museum and educational center dedicated to North Carolina pottery production. Many private and public collections exist. Buyers seek it out at auctions, antique shops, kiln openings, festivals, and studio sales. This book is chock-full of images representing all periods and styles of pottery made in the state, including many published for the first time. Readers new to the topic, as well as expert collectors, historians, and potters will find satisfaction in this richly illustrated and descriptively written volume.
Publisher: America Through Time
ISBN: 9781635000474
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Potter, teacher, and writer Jack Troy once said, "If North America has a 'pottery state,' it must be North Carolina." North Carolina Potteries Through Time proves to readers that his assessment is correct. Prehistoric Native American potters first made pottery in the region, followed by eighteenth-century English and German settlers. Many generations of potters followed in their footsteps, and today hundreds of potters and ceramics artists turn out ware in every part of the state. In the town of Seagrove, there's a whole museum and educational center dedicated to North Carolina pottery production. Many private and public collections exist. Buyers seek it out at auctions, antique shops, kiln openings, festivals, and studio sales. This book is chock-full of images representing all periods and styles of pottery made in the state, including many published for the first time. Readers new to the topic, as well as expert collectors, historians, and potters will find satisfaction in this richly illustrated and descriptively written volume.
Wood-fired Stoneware and Porcelain
Author: Jack Troy
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This authoritative book is the first to deal comprehensively with the historical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of woodfiring.
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This authoritative book is the first to deal comprehensively with the historical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of woodfiring.
Clay
Author: Vince Pitelka
Publisher: Amer Ceramic Society
ISBN: 9781574983326
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Every day, ceramic artists encounter techniques, processes, materials, problems, and more that leave them with questions such as: How? Why? Where? Clay: A Studio Handbook answers those questions with authoritative, comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from studio safety, finding, making, and improvising tools and equipment, firing processes and theory, and much more. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in ceramics, Pitelka has created the most practical, all-inclusive studio handbook for students, studio artists, educators, and all those interested in the art of clay. Ten chapters, addressing the full range of ceramic processes, bring a lifetime of ceramic knowledge directly into the hands of potters. Written with concern for safe and efficient studio operation, diligent attention is paid to safety practices. A thorough table of contents, glossary, and index make finding answers quick and convenient. Numerous step-by-step illustrations guide readers through the many techniques."--Publisher's description.
Publisher: Amer Ceramic Society
ISBN: 9781574983326
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Every day, ceramic artists encounter techniques, processes, materials, problems, and more that leave them with questions such as: How? Why? Where? Clay: A Studio Handbook answers those questions with authoritative, comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from studio safety, finding, making, and improvising tools and equipment, firing processes and theory, and much more. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in ceramics, Pitelka has created the most practical, all-inclusive studio handbook for students, studio artists, educators, and all those interested in the art of clay. Ten chapters, addressing the full range of ceramic processes, bring a lifetime of ceramic knowledge directly into the hands of potters. Written with concern for safe and efficient studio operation, diligent attention is paid to safety practices. A thorough table of contents, glossary, and index make finding answers quick and convenient. Numerous step-by-step illustrations guide readers through the many techniques."--Publisher's description.
It's Just Dirt! the Historic Art Potteries of North Carolina's Seagrove Region
Author: Stephen C. Compton
Publisher: America Through Time
ISBN: 9781634990172
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A history of Pottery in North Carolina's Seagrove area where more than one hundred potters craft pottery today.
Publisher: America Through Time
ISBN: 9781634990172
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A history of Pottery in North Carolina's Seagrove area where more than one hundred potters craft pottery today.
Kiln to Kitchen
Author: Jean Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781469649450
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"A cookbook featuring traditional family recipes from 30 of North Carolina's top potters, many of whom reside and work in the area known as Jugtown"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781469649450
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"A cookbook featuring traditional family recipes from 30 of North Carolina's top potters, many of whom reside and work in the area known as Jugtown"--
Amazing Glaze
Author: Gabriel Kline
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760361037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760361037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.
A Chosen Path
Author: Karen Karnes
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807834270
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Presents the artistic accomplishments of the American potter Karen Karnes, discussing her early works produced during communial living in North Carolina and New York, her mature work produced in Vermont, and her status as an international artist.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807834270
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Presents the artistic accomplishments of the American potter Karen Karnes, discussing her early works produced during communial living in North Carolina and New York, her mature work produced in Vermont, and her status as an international artist.
Wheel Throwing
Author: Emily Reason
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592447
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Offers a comprehensive introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. Includes nine projects.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592447
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Offers a comprehensive introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. Includes nine projects.
From Mud to Jug
Author: John A. Burrison
Publisher: Wormsloe Foundation Publications
ISBN: 9780820333250
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A companion and sequel to Brothers in Clay--deepens and enriches Burrison's earlier study by focusing on the northeast corner of Georgia, which has maintained a continuous tradition of pottery making since the early nineteenth century.
Publisher: Wormsloe Foundation Publications
ISBN: 9780820333250
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A companion and sequel to Brothers in Clay--deepens and enriches Burrison's earlier study by focusing on the northeast corner of Georgia, which has maintained a continuous tradition of pottery making since the early nineteenth century.
Uncommon Clay
Author: Margaret Maron
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780892967209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Judge Deborah Knott of Seagrove, North Carolina, must unearth a local family's tragic past to find a vengeful killer in the eighth installment of the award-winning mystery series by Maron.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780892967209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Judge Deborah Knott of Seagrove, North Carolina, must unearth a local family's tragic past to find a vengeful killer in the eighth installment of the award-winning mystery series by Maron.