Wheel Throwing for Beginners: Master Techniques to Craft Functional Pottery

Throwing a Mug Body

A course by Isaih Porter , Pottery instructor and wheel-throwing guide

79 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Throwing a Mug Body

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll teach you how to begin at the wheel, where you will throw the body of the mug. I will walk you through the throwing process one step at a time: beginning with centering, then opening and pulling the walls, and finally, refining the form and removing it from the wheel. ”

In this video lesson Isaih Porter addresses the topic: Throwing a Mug Body, which is part of the Domestika online course: Wheel Throwing for Beginners: Master Techniques to Craft Functional Pottery. Learn wheel throwing fundamentals to create pottery like mugs, bowls, and jars with essential techniques and tips.

Partial transcription of the video

“ In this lesson, we're going to be making a mug body. I'm gonna start with about a pound of clay and I've already wedged it and made sure that the bottom is nice and round. I'm going to Attach it to the wheel head now. Remember to hinge on that elbow up and down. Then I'm gonna do some dry centering. So you're using triangle hands. pushing down and just rotating the wheel with our hands. create this nice skirt, and you can see it's already on its way to being centered. Now we're gonna start coning up and down. So I'm gonna add some water. I've got my left hand kinda sitting on the surface....”

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Course summary for: Wheel Throwing for Beginners: Master Techniques to Craft Functional Pottery

Level: Beginner
79 students
7 units
22 lessons (4h 44m)
13 downloads

Isaih Porter

A course by Isaih Porter

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Pottery instructor and wheel-throwing guide

Isaih Porter is an accomplished ceramic artist with a unique journey into the world of pottery, blending art and technology. His passion for pottery began in high school, where he honed his skills on a refurbished kiln. This early fascination evolved into a dual major in computer science and art during college, where he creatively explored the intersection of these fields. His senior thesis involved designing a pottery wheel that responded to seismic data, showcasing his innovative approach. After a career in game development in the Bay Area was cut short by the Covid pandemic, Isaih turned to pottery as a full-time pursuit, sharing his craft through viral videos on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Isaih's work has garnered attention and collaborations, including a notable partnership with Bombay Sapphire Gin. His teaching experience spans online workshops and in-person classes, where he passionately advocates for the therapeutic and creative benefits of working with clay. His dedication to the craft led to the establishment of his small business, providing custom pottery for local restaurants, yoga studios, and galleries. Isaih's journey reflects a deep commitment to both his art and the ceramic community, making him a respected figure in contemporary pottery.