Stuart Carey is a multi-award winning ceramicist whose stylish signature tableware has seen him work with international clients including Conran, Calvin Klein and Goop. A London-based master potter, Stuart is co-owner of The Kiln Rooms Ltd ceramics studios, he regularly gives talks, demonstrations and lectures, and is a contributor to Ceramic Review and Crafts magazines. See more of Stuart’s work at stuartcarey.co.uk

I’m very new to pottery, and have found it a relaxing and rewarding pastime. I haven’t braved the wheel yet and I found glazing to be a frustrating process. This book has really helped me understand the processes and has made me feel much more comfortable in trying out more processes. It’s clearly set out and has great photos, I’m ready to try that wheel now! Would highly recommend.

• Meet Stuart 6Chapter 1: Preparing and Hand Building 8Meet the Materials 10Wedging 12Weighing and Balling 18Hand Building 20Chapter 2: Throwing 36Body Position 38Glossary of Hand Positions 40Tools 46Using a Bat 50Planning a Project 52Centering 54Cylinder 58Bowl 72Plate 84Chapter 3: Finishing your Vessel 90Turning 92Finishes 104Handles 106Chapter 4: Decoration: Glazing and Firing 120Surface Finishes 122Colour 128Glaze and Glaze Making 130Mixing and Sieving 136Application 140Firing 144Faults and Flaws 148Glossary 154Index 157Credits 160

Stuart Carey is a multi-award winning ceramicist whose stylish signature tableware has seen him work with international clients including Conran, Calvin Klein and Goop. A London-based master potter, Stuart is co-owner of The Kiln Rooms Ltd ceramics studios, he regularly gives talks, demonstrations and lectures, and is a contributor to Ceramic Review and Crafts magazines. See more of Stuart’s work at stuartcarey.co.uk

I’m very new to pottery, and have found it a relaxing and rewarding pastime. I haven’t braved the wheel yet and I found glazing to be a frustrating process. This book has really helped me understand the processes and has made me feel much more comfortable in trying out more processes. It’s clearly set out and has great photos, I’m ready to try that wheel now! Would highly recommend.

• Meet Stuart 6Chapter 1: Preparing and Hand Building 8Meet the Materials 10Wedging 12Weighing and Balling 18Hand Building 20Chapter 2: Throwing 36Body Position 38Glossary of Hand Positions 40Tools 46Using a Bat 50Planning a Project 52Centering 54Cylinder 58Bowl 72Plate 84Chapter 3: Finishing your Vessel 90Turning 92Finishes 104Handles 106Chapter 4: Decoration: Glazing and Firing 120Surface Finishes 122Colour 128Glaze and Glaze Making 130Mixing and Sieving 136Application 140Firing 144Faults and Flaws 148Glossary 154Index 157Credits 160