If anybody is just watching this now. Yes it looks easy, that's because this person has been throwing for a long time. It takes a lot of practice and discipline to make a piece that is clean, with even walls. Throwing can be one of the most challenging arts. You have to train your hands to not hesitate and not come up too fast, you must be steady and calm. That's one thing you notice with ceramic artists, they are very calm and collective, because it's a process that takes time and patience. Everything in ceramics takes a lot of patience. This stuff inspires me whenever I see good artists throw pieces, and makes me continue to want to get better at this art. I encourage everyone to stick with it but then again it's not for everyone.
@@BryanX64 Yes it really is called throwing. It never was a typo. Many ceramic artists use that term and it's heard in videos too. Throwing is what she's doing in the video. It's a fancy term :)
It’s called “throwing” in reference to first adding the balled clay onto the wheel. You throw the clay down to flatten and attach the bottom of the piece to the wheel.
Wow...I came across this video accidentally. I was a production and studio potter for 35 years. I have taught privately and at universities. Conservatively I have thrown several hundreds of thousands of pieces. I must admit I kept watching waiting to find an amateur technique being taught here...never did I see one. You must have learned from a master potter and you are very talented. It is great to see an excellent instructional video on CZcams . Thank you
Mark Swaggerty -actually that’s possible if you make pottery in factory like work. I forgot the actual name. But these people will throw 50+ every hour.
I just want to say - out of all of the videos I have watched -- you are the only one that mentioned the speed of the wheel changing. Thank you very much
Thank you for that very clear, very calming tutorial. My husband and I are in a beginning class with a great teacher but everyone has different techniques and I like yours!
I don't think I've ever had so much trouble working with clay. Working on the wheel is so frustrating when you're a beginner. I can never cone it just right before I can flatten it.
Just want to say thanks for the Wheel Throwing video. I just had my first pottery class, less than one hour ago. Emily makes it look easy, I excited to see more of Emily working with clay...Thanks again!!!
Same reason I am here. I signed up for a class it looked to be a great Studio but there are eight of us beginners and one teacher who seems to be wanting to show us a great many steps all at once while we just watch and then have us do it but by that point I forgot in Step One. The first piece sort of looked like a pot when I was done the second two were unmitigated disasters of tumbling clay and so here I am
I've noticed, when I'm new to anything, it takes longer, because it takes me more time to do it right. With practice, you develop more muscle memory, and that makes all the difference in the world.
The last & only time I took ceramics class was in 2002, back in 8th grade. So I chose this video bc Im interested in taking Ceramics again & learning how to use a pottery wheel. I didnt realize how relaxing this video wld be. It made me Sleepy & I have insomnia :) Maybe I should watch more videos like this before bed Lol! Loved it!
Thanks so much i have a really good wheel in the back yard used it a couple of times. Got all upset. But now I'm going back at it because of you. Watching your video was so relaxing. And educational. Bazinga
Good stufff!!! If you continue to keep your dominant elbow anchored on your leg as much as possible you will end up with a more even and true bowl or cup or what ever, I have also experienced that medium faster speeds can help eliminate wonkie rims if you keep your arm anchored.
thanks to this video I made my first successful bowl!!! all of my others fell apart in my hands and I got so frustrated but since this goes through where exactly to put your hands, how fast to go, and where to put pressure it made my life so much easier! I wish you were my professor😭
I very new to spinning, today was my first time on my wheel. I was working with a smaller ball, trying to follow your directions to maybe start with small bowl. Everything was going okay when I finally got centered. Started on my sides or walls, and it got taller and I'm excited, then BAM!!! IT WENT WONKY! Hahahaha I'll try again tomorrow, I'm going to do videos of my learning, so I can look back at it and remember the struggle. Hahaha I'm off to watch more of your vids thank you for posting.
i have the best ceramics teacher in all of the u.s , hes the only teacher that teaches ceramics in all of california! and every highschool wants him, lucky me
This is a marvellous video. I watched it because am going for a taster session tomorrow, when I will have my first attempt at pottery. I suspect that it is a lot easier watching than trying it!
Just keep practicing, perhaps working and becoming successful with smaller balls of clay to begin with. I have over 13 years of experience and when I periodically have problems, I make myself start from the beginning, which is why I have watched this video. I do recall when starting out, that it took about 3 terms of class to actually become successful at throwing a well centered piece of clay. Hang tough!
I'm planning on getting a 25 lb. block of clay at The Mud Hut in town. I want to get started on throwing on the wheel and making some things like a jar for flour or one for Splenda, too. Exciting stuff!
Emily- I am seriously wanting to learn how to do this at home. I want to eventually have my own wheel, oven, etc and make clay pots to sell locally, as there is a demand for it here. I am an artist/baker and while I have never tried my hand at pottery, I feel I have a natural knack for it and want to pursue it. Any tips you can tell me about how to get started would be appreciated! I loved your video!!!!!!
In this video, it appeared that the bowl was perhaps left thick for demo purposes; at this time I am focusing on creating thinner pieces so as to save time during trimming as well as saving on clay, albeit rather cheap. I very rarely use my metal ribs, having preference for wood and a very special smooth, thick acrylic rib that is my favorite. Good demo, though: I often like to revisit the basics, despite my 13+ years experience.
I once had an aspiring potter in my studio, who sat down at the wheel for the very first time and said, “Hmm, I can’t think of anything I need.” I told him not to worry.
@PrettiGirlRayB I dont know if she has replied yet being that she posted this video in 2009... but just go to an art store and ask for cone 5 or B mix clay... its safe for the kiln and perfect for beginners... and make sure you ask for the one that has the least amount of sand in it (friction pressure and sand dont mix) hope that helps
Its a good video of throwing but I wish the angle was not from looking at it on the opposite angle. I never can work out which hand should be where like this. Thanks for the demo.
my art teacher told me to comment after i watch and im not sure where but one of these dudes frfr just commented "Your voice sounds like Julia Roberts 😊" my man really out here on this side of CZcams tryin to hit on the ceramics instructor
How do you guys start learning how to do pottery, I’m so oblivious:(, I don’t know what type of wheels are better what type of clay used to do it, is an oven a must. Do you recommend a blog or something teaching all these basics info in an easy way :(!!
Thanks for sharing your skill with us. How much clay for a mug .or small bowl vs a larger one. Do you weigh out your clay to get same size if you are making multiples of one item. What is best type of clay to use for a beginner? I have seen brown/red clay. Grey and speckled...maybe stoneware. I hear porcelain is hardest/ tricky?
@evildarksasuke By breaking you mean it tears? You're probably applying too much pressure or inconsistent/uneven pressure. When you're pulling make sure your left and right hand lines up with each other.
Please, I have aluminum wheel diameter is 86mm and I need Ceramic plated on the cylindrically service area for this wheel , So do you guide me what is the way to do that
i have yet to use my rib tool. i use the "wood modeling tool" (thats what my teacher calls it) mostly to get the rest of the clay that actually stays on the wheel. the rest of it usually goes towards the wall.
If anybody is just watching this now. Yes it looks easy, that's because this person has been throwing for a long time. It takes a lot of practice and discipline to make a piece that is clean, with even walls. Throwing can be one of the most challenging arts. You have to train your hands to not hesitate and not come up too fast, you must be steady and calm. That's one thing you notice with ceramic artists, they are very calm and collective, because it's a process that takes time and patience. Everything in ceramics takes a lot of patience. This stuff inspires me whenever I see good artists throw pieces, and makes me continue to want to get better at this art. I encourage everyone to stick with it but then again it's not for everyone.
...Or just switch to hand building and manhandle the clay until it does what you want! Mwaahaha
It's really called "throwing"? I thought that was a typo at first...
@@BryanX64 Yes it really is called throwing. It never was a typo. Many ceramic artists use that term and it's heard in videos too. Throwing is what she's doing in the video. It's a fancy term :)
It’s called “throwing” in reference to first adding the balled clay onto the wheel. You throw the clay down to flatten and attach the bottom of the piece to the wheel.
COLLECTED, not COLLECTIVE.
Yes, anyone can throw. Its not an elitist craft, and not dependent on personality. Rather, the clay will sort you out.
Wow...I came across this video accidentally. I was a production and studio potter for 35 years. I have taught privately and at universities. Conservatively I have thrown several hundreds of thousands of pieces.
I must admit I kept watching waiting to find an amateur technique being taught here...never did I see one. You must have learned from a master potter and you are very talented. It is great to see an excellent instructional video on CZcams . Thank you
It's Emily *@#$%* Reason! Pro all the way to Yesterday Baller shot caller!
Ray0758 23 pieces a day everyday for 35 years straight equals 300,000. That’s very doable to anyone doubting. :)
Amen. Great talent and skill are appreciated in every walk of life. I was awestruck with everything she did.
Mark Swaggerty -actually that’s possible if you make pottery in factory like work. I forgot the actual name. But these people will throw 50+ every hour.
Vixa exactly I was just showing the minimum requirements. We all know we can throw 500 in a simple 10 hour work day.
I just want to say - out of all of the videos I have watched -- you are the only one that mentioned the speed of the wheel changing. Thank you very much
Thank you for that very clear, very calming tutorial. My husband and I are in a beginning class with a great teacher but everyone has different techniques and I like yours!
Just started a class, its taken me 3 weeks to get a bowl that doesnt even look half as good as what u did in 5 mins lol
Hi how to start things I need furst
I don't think I've ever had so much trouble working with clay. Working on the wheel is so frustrating when you're a beginner. I can never cone it just right before I can flatten it.
Although a cliche thing to say…
Practice makes perfect
She makes it look so easy! I've been trying to do this all week
What a pleasure to watch a pro do her thing correctly. Enjoyed this tremendously. Thank you.
Just want to say thanks for the Wheel Throwing video. I just had my first pottery class, less than one hour ago. Emily makes it look easy, I excited to see more of Emily working with clay...Thanks again!!!
This helped me so much. I have been trying to make a bowl in my ceramics class but the teacher has been too busy to show me how. Thank you!!!
Wait.
You have a teacher in ceramics but doesn’t show you how to do it?
Makes no sense
Same reason I am here. I signed up for a class it looked to be a great Studio but there are eight of us beginners and one teacher who seems to be wanting to show us a great many steps all at once while we just watch and then have us do it but by that point I forgot in Step One. The first piece sort of looked like a pot when I was done the second two were unmitigated disasters of tumbling clay and so here I am
I did this for 3 years in high school and loved it. I was a Gold Key finalist on one of my throws. Great memories!
That awkward moment when it takes me an hour to do what takes you five minutes!
SERIOUSLY I spend so much time, and it fails. My teach does it in like 1 minute no joke :c
I had those problems but trust me. It just clicks
I've noticed, when I'm new to anything, it takes longer, because it takes me more time to do it right. With practice, you develop more muscle memory, and that makes all the difference in the world.
If you would have taken class from c+l ceramic s you would have had s piece to be proud of....
Same
The last & only time I took ceramics class was in 2002, back in 8th grade. So I chose this video bc Im interested in taking Ceramics again & learning how to use a pottery wheel. I didnt realize how relaxing this video wld be. It made me Sleepy & I have insomnia :) Maybe I should watch more videos like this before bed Lol! Loved it!
I'm taking ceramics this semester :)
KayAJ 1995 howd it go
Thanks so much i have a really good wheel in the back yard used it a couple of times. Got all upset. But now I'm going back at it because of you. Watching your video was so relaxing. And educational. Bazinga
I'm trying to self teach my self how to use the wheel at my school, I can't wait to try this out tomorrow! Thank you so much!!
Regan Butler howd it go
A Nappy Headed Hooligan hahaha 4 years later
@@alexis6833 hey she said she would try it but never did sooo like i wanna know how it went
I wanna now how it went plsss
Same
Thank you, Lark Crafts for making this video. My daughter and I are trying our hands at pottery for a Christmas present for my wife! 👍
I am just currently struggling with uneven pulls and you make it look soooo easy
I find it very hypnotic and relaxing 🙂
Good stufff!!! If you continue to keep your dominant elbow anchored on your leg as much as possible you will end up with a more even and true bowl or cup or what ever, I have also experienced that medium faster speeds can help eliminate wonkie rims if you keep your arm anchored.
thanks to this video I made my first successful bowl!!! all of my others fell apart in my hands and I got so frustrated but since this goes through where exactly to put your hands, how fast to go, and where to put pressure it made my life so much easier! I wish you were my professor😭
I very new to spinning, today was my first time on my wheel. I was working with a smaller ball, trying to follow your directions to maybe start with small bowl. Everything was going okay when I finally got centered. Started on my sides or walls, and it got taller and I'm excited, then BAM!!! IT WENT WONKY! Hahahaha I'll try again tomorrow, I'm going to do videos of my learning, so I can look back at it and remember the struggle. Hahaha I'm off to watch more of your vids thank you for posting.
I used to do pottery in camp as a kid. I was awful at it, but loved it anyway. Thanks for your video and the memories. You make it look so easy.
I enjoy ceramics but I must say its harder than it looks
agreed! its amazing how it can make you feel though! ;)
veryyy. it requires a lot of patience and practice
Yes been in pottery class 18 months and this is weak suit in my skills
Yea I just realized too lol
soooo EXCITED to finally try this in class on Thursday!!!
Thanks for this demo it was very helpful :)
it’s been 7 years
An observation from my 4 year old: "She's gonna need to wash her hands after that."
lol
Stephen Dunn yeah lol dude
Lol so cute
ocd
Stephen Dunn hahha..adorable!!!
It's my third day of ceramics class. My cylinders look like shit. I will watch this video during class tomorrow while I'm trying to throw. Thank you !
i have the best ceramics teacher in all of the u.s , hes the only teacher that teaches ceramics in all of california! and every highschool wants him, lucky me
This is a marvellous video. I watched it because am going for a taster session tomorrow, when I will have my first attempt at pottery. I suspect that it is a lot easier watching than trying it!
I'm glad this was the first throwing I watched. Love the pro stuff-saved me from wading through so many others. Thanks.
Ms. Reason is an amazingly talented woman. I am in awe. WOW!!!
I got hypnotized watching this go round and round with that soothing talk in the background.... Zzzzzzz..:)
EXCELLENT tutorial! Thank you for sharing.
I start my "Beginner's Pottery Class" this Sunday.. I will watch this over and over a few times .. to give me some idea..before I go to class..
This video is extremely helpful for someone who has never ever thrown anything on a potters wheel.
I'm taking a ceramics class at my highschool next year and this is very helpful thank you!
that muggle potter works like a wizard.
Just keep practicing, perhaps working and becoming successful with smaller balls of clay to begin with. I have over 13 years of experience and when I periodically have problems, I make myself start from the beginning, which is why I have watched this video. I do recall when starting out, that it took about 3 terms of class to actually become successful at throwing a well centered piece of clay. Hang tough!
Thank you, you made the video simple and easy and I bet it will help me with my Sculpture class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
very impressive.. im just starting a ceramics class... this helped a lot
Fantastic throwing! Really well done!
I'm taking a ceramics class and everytime the teacher said were throwing
I thought she meant actually throwing stuff
she makes that look so much easier than it really is! wow!
I'm planning on getting a 25 lb. block of clay at The Mud Hut in town. I want to get started on throwing on the wheel and making some things like a jar for flour or one for Splenda, too. Exciting stuff!
love the way you throw the wheel...thanks its really going to help me in my ceramics class
In my ceramics class we don't use a potters weel
she makes it look hard. most make it look easy.
What sort of witchcraft is this! That is amazing. She is a master earth bender!
The only Earth Bender is God
No matter what, I end up back to this video. .. No complains at all.
Love watching these! It almost looks magical!
That music at the beginning and end! Good information too
I love to learn how to do pottery or ceramics
AWesome vid > Great demo!! I am an artist .. paint and work with sculpy .. YOU just made me want to get a wheel!!
This is wonderful .. wow
I find watching this so incredibly calming.
This video is older than me. But this really helped! Thank you so much!
Best centering shown
thank you so much! a great deal of help for a beginner like me.
Emily- I am seriously wanting to learn how to do this at home. I want to eventually have my own wheel, oven, etc and make clay pots to sell locally, as there is a demand for it here. I am an artist/baker and while I have never tried my hand at pottery, I feel I have a natural knack for it and want to pursue it. Any tips you can tell me about how to get started would be appreciated! I loved your video!!!!!!
just starting ceramics class
Howd it go?
thanks so much as im a just a biginner in throwing this video was very simple and useful wish learn more
Me encanto con la suavidad que lo hace gracias!
That's SOO cool! You make it look so easy.......believe me it's not!
Cool! This helped! I will be taking Ceramics1 at SFSU this fall can't wait!
How did it go?
I'd like to know how many pounds of clay you have there.
Man it takes me like 30 minutes minimum to throw a bowl
You have beautiful hands for the craft good stuff
In this video, it appeared that the bowl was perhaps left thick for demo purposes; at this time I am focusing on creating thinner pieces so as to save time during trimming as well as saving on clay, albeit rather cheap. I very rarely use my metal ribs, having preference for wood and a very special smooth, thick acrylic rib that is my favorite. Good demo, though: I often like to revisit the basics, despite my 13+ years experience.
he is not the only ceramics teacher in california because i know of 2 that teach at a collage.
I'm a bit nervous for my first time this semester. It was either ceramics or photography. lol
ChantalLaraArt you’ll spend less money on ceramics. Trust me. 😆
Howd it go?
Good video, I found the commentary very helpful thank you for sharing. June
you make it look so easy!!!
I once had an aspiring potter in my studio, who sat down at the wheel for the very first time and said, “Hmm, I can’t think of anything I need.” I told him not to worry.
Nice bowl. Also, that guitar music sounds familiar.
Sinceramente Estou muito feliz por ter o privilégio de ver um trabalho desses.
Parabéns e fantástico.
Como ñ desmorona td. Na hora de tirar???
You make it look so easy... When I attempt to make anything on the wheel, my clay ends up ripping off and sticking to my legs...
this is 9 years ago but lol at 'sticking to my legs'
@@eduardwalhout1740 Wow, this was a while ago.
@@JakeElMan still funny!
@@eduardwalhout1740 It's true though, I even had it sticking to my walls.
really easy good video to watch. Thankyou.
Congratulations! You just advance a Crafting level.
Your Crafting level is now 7
i remember doing this in high school im here because i forgot the technique’s lol next time explain more details nice video
@PrettiGirlRayB I dont know if she has replied yet being that she posted this video in 2009... but just go to an art store and ask for cone 5 or B mix clay... its safe for the kiln and perfect for beginners... and make sure you ask for the one that has the least amount of sand in it (friction pressure and sand dont mix) hope that helps
Looks like so much fun
Its a good video of throwing but I wish the angle was not from looking at it on the opposite angle. I never can work out which hand should be where like this. Thanks for the demo.
my art teacher told me to comment after i watch and im not sure where but one of these dudes frfr just commented "Your voice sounds like Julia Roberts 😊" my man really out here on this side of CZcams tryin to hit on the ceramics instructor
Thank you
How do you guys start learning how to do pottery, I’m so oblivious:(, I don’t know what type of wheels are better what type of clay used to do it, is an oven a must. Do you recommend a blog or something teaching all these basics info in an easy way :(!!
We don’t even have classes in my city :(((
That was cool! Good job!
I wanna get into this. Looks like fun. I need a hobby!!
is there any way to avoid the abrasions on the side of my palm? i make sure to keep my hands wet but it still seems to be lightly scraping my hand
That was freaking awesome!
Very imformative! So good.
Gostei muito de seus vídeos, tem Grande canal.
This video helped me :) im in pottery 2 in highschool
Thanks for sharing your skill with us. How much clay for a mug .or small bowl vs a larger one.
Do you weigh out your clay to get same size if you are making multiples of one item.
What is best type of clay to use for a beginner? I have seen brown/red clay. Grey and speckled...maybe stoneware. I hear porcelain is hardest/ tricky?
@evildarksasuke By breaking you mean it tears? You're probably applying too much pressure or inconsistent/uneven pressure. When you're pulling make sure your left and right hand lines up with each other.
Hi I've got a question if you are just bringing and you don't have any motor for your wheel how do you use the wheel
Wow! That’s so fricking cool!! What brand clay do you use?
Please,
I have aluminum wheel diameter is 86mm and I need Ceramic plated on the cylindrically service area for this wheel , So do you guide me what is the way to do that
i have yet to use my rib tool. i use the "wood modeling tool" (thats what my teacher calls it) mostly to get the rest of the clay that actually stays on the wheel. the rest of it usually goes towards the wall.
Newbie at throwing here; When youre pulling, which hand is higher-inside or outside?
Thanks!
While she’s throwin, I’m smokin 🥳
So satisfying