Take your work to the next level! In Creative Pottery , join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf and grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding. Start off with a quick review of where you are in your own journey as a potter. If you need to brush up on the basics , help setting goals, or pointers on how to translate your inspiration into your work , you’ve come to the right place. The rest of the book is a self-guided journey in which you can choose the techniques and projects that interest you : Go beyond the basics and learn how to throw or handbuild a bottomless cylinder . Then explore seams and alterations for projects like an oval serving tray , altered cylinder vase , and dessert boat . Learn about small changes that make a big impact, making an asymmetrical slab plate , throwing plates , and creating a cake stand . Master bisque molds and use them to open a new world of possibilities. Make spoons , a goblet , a butter dish , and more. Add complexity for stunning forms, including a pitcher , juicer , teapot , and oil pourer . With compelling galleries , artist features , and guided questions for growth throughout, this is a book for potters ready to learn new skills and unlock their creativity .