Welcome to your first pottery wheel lesson!
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I'll take you through the entire process of throwing a basic cylinder on the pottery wheel. Whether you're new to ceramics or looking to improve your skills, this video covers everything you need to know to create your first form. Learn how to prepare and center your clay, raise the walls, and shape a simple cylinder with easy-to-follow steps. Get hands-on tips for proper hand positioning and wheel techniques to ensure success. By the end of this video, you’ll feel confident creating pottery on the wheel.
Key Topics Covered:
Centering the clay
Opening and compressing foot and lip
Raising the walls
Shaping the cylinder
Hand and body positioning
Basic wheel and tool vocab
I've included a printable step by step guide for your reference, the download link is below.
Now you know the basics to throwing your very first cylinder on the wheel. Practice this skill over and over until you really have a strong foundation. Up next, I'll be walking you through how to trim your first form.
Happy Throwing!
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