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[September 2002]
New Potters' Books Published
Apple Press (Hove, East Sussex, England) has recently published two new books for potters.
'The Potter's Techniques Manual' by Morgan Hall is for all those keen to fashion objects from clay. An accessible and easy to follow manual, it provides a complete foundation course, enabling a novice potter to master the techniques through gradual progression.
Well known potter Morgan Hall started her career in Scottish production potteries and has developed a distinctive style, producing idiosyncratic tableware. Her work has been exhibited around the world.
The book (paperback) runs to 128 pages and costs £12.99.
'The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces' by Jo Connell is a practical and fully illustrated directory detailing a comprehensive range of decoration techniques - from processes at the raw clay stage (including textures, moulds and painting) to underglaze decoration, special glaze firings and alternative firing techniques.
Jo Connell has lectured in ceramics in schools and colleges for over 25 years and has run workshops in the UK, USA and France. A professional member of the Craft Potters Association, she exhibits and sells her ceramics internationally and examples have appeared in many publications. She has a long-established workshop and now makes ceramics as well as running courses at her studio in Warwickshire.
This book (hardback) runs to 160 pages and costs £14.99.
ENDS