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The Art of Ceramics: Creating a Modern Mug
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Ceramics from clay to glaze
Helen Levi walks through complete ceramic creation: selecting clay, throwing on the wheel, and glazing the finished piece. Shot in her Red Hook studio, the course feels like an apprenticeship—you're watching a potter work, asking questions through her narration.
The focus remains on understanding process and possibilities rather than replicating exact techniques. You'll see how professional tools work, but Helen also offers guidance for those starting with limited equipment, recognizing that curiosity about ceramics shouldn't wait for a studio setup.
This is an invitation to a craft that rewards patience and presence. Whether you're aspiring to throw on a wheel or simply curious about how functional ceramics come to life, this 35-minute course opens the door.
About this course
Ceramics are having a moment, and the beauty of the craft raises so many fascinating questions about science, design, and everyday objects. How do you work with clay? How do you glaze your piece? How do you walk the line of beauty and function?
Join potter Helen Levi for this inspiring, informative 35-minute class on making a mug from start to finish! You'll join Helen in her studio in Red Hook, Brooklyn and follow her through the process of creating a beautiful mug, including: selecting the clay, throwing it on the wheel, and glazing the final piece.
This class is perfect for the aspiring potter or creative looking to get their hands dirty and understand the process of ceramics. Helen's demonstrations reveal the breadth of ways to consider ceramics so that you can gain insights and explore the possibilities, both in this class and beyond.
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Note: In this class, Helen primarily uses professional equipment (for example, a professional potter's wheel) but offers suggestions and resources for those eager to try this out on their own.
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