Handouts (PDF Download)

Here are a few handouts to support your clay journey.

These handouts support learning different techniques by giving a visual of a technique that can be returned to.

Altered Cylinders by Deb Schwartzkopf
How to remove "darts of clay" to change the shape of a cylinder. This technique works on thrown or handbuilt cylinders. Also see pages 32-33 of my book Creative Pottery.

Simple Seams by Deb Schwartzkopf
Attachments can be tricky. Get tips for keeping your seams together with less cracking. Also see page 31 of my book Creative Pottery.

Slab Spouts by Deb Schwartzkopf
This is a guide for the style of spouts I attach to my pitchers, juicers, and sauce boats. Also see pages 152-153 of my book Creative Pottery.

Creative Pottery Bonus Content:

Free PDF Download

Creative Pottery, my 192-page book, FULL of projects and tips, was published in June 2020. Three projects did not fit in the hardbound copy.  The publisher turned these into an extra chapter/ Free PDF Download.  There are projects on a hand-built, altered cylinder, as well as a thrown and altered sauceboat.  Plus, there are templates and galleries of ceramic work by other artists. It's beautiful.  Please view or download your own copy here.

This 12-page PDF includes two additional projects, templates, and instructions not included in the book.