Table of Contents

Foreword by Amy Santoferraro
Introduction
You Are an Artist, and This Is an Art Book
My Path to Ceramics
How to Develop Your Artistic Style
How to Build and Maintain a Creative Practice
Ceramics for Self-Care
Living a Creative Life
Embracing Imperfection
Why Ceramic Surface Design Is So Exciting
1 TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR GETTING STARTED
The Studio and Safety, Tools and Equipment, Materials , Gallery
2 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Choosing a Clay Body, Additive and Subtractive Relief Designs, Understanding Underglazes, Getting to Know Your Glazes, Applying Glazes, Overglaze and Luster, Decorations, Inlaying Colored Clay, Troubleshooting, Gallery
3 PLANNING YOUR SURFACE DESIGN
The Intellectual Approach, Form, Color, Pattern, Texture, Function, Keeping a Sketchbook, Gallery
4 IDEAS FOR GETTING STARTED
Set of Coasters, Beads, Spoons, Wall Hangings, Abstract Cheeseboards, Set of Cups, Set of Dinner Plates with Inlaid Clay Designs, Handbuilt Vases with Heavily Layered Glazes, Drip and Splatter Platter, Planters with Additive Designs,  Gallery
Contributing Artists
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
 

About the Author

Emily Reinhardt is a ceramic artist and designer whose work focuses on beautiful, functional ceramic objects for the home. In her studio in the Crossroads Arts district of Kansas City, Missouri, Emily designs and builds by hand a variety of one-of-a-kind objects, including plates, vases, wall hangings, tumblers, mugs, goblets, and trays. Her modern, unfussy aesthetic features perfectly imperfect shapes and stunning surface design techniques, such as striking glazes, touches of gold luster, bold patterns, texture, and raised effects. Emily founded The Object Enthusiast in 2011 and continues to grow a loyal community of customers and students, teaching classes online through Skillshare as well as in-person at her studio. She is also the co-founder of her shop, Duet, and of The Ekru Project, an art gallery and curatorial project, both of which share space with her Crossroads studio. Emily lives in Kansas City, Missouri. To see more of her work, visit theobjectenthusiast.com and @theobjectenthusiast on Instagram, Facebook, and Skillshare.

Reviews

"Functional and beautiful, this book will likely inspire readers want to perfect their pottery techniques."
*Library Journal STARRED Review*

"A helpful primer on ceramic surface design techniques...This is worth a look."
*Publishers Weekly*

"Profusely illustrated throughout with color photographs, The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery is an ideal DIY combination of instructional guide and 'how to' manual, providing thoroughly 'user friendly step-by-step instructions that will turn the most novice of potters into seasoned experts. Fun and informative."
*Midwest Book Review*