"Beautifully illustrated, it gives a practical and inspirational course for the home potter - all achievable without needing to use a wheel... The Craftsman;...informative for those beginning with clay. Clearly presented and well thought through... Ceramic Review

Jenny Rodwell studied at St. Martin's School of Art and the Royal Academy, as well as the School of Visual Arts in New York. A versatile artist and highly respected illustrator and author, Jenny has written several practical books on painting and drawing, and is a regular contributor to magazines and partworks, although her great passion is ceramics. Jenny lives in Edale, near Sheffield.

Introduction; The Basics; clays; tools; glazes; colours; fixing; The Projects; Project-illustrated techniques, including pinch pots; coiling; moulding; smoke firing; wax; masking; crackle glazing; marbling; stencilling; sprigging; spattering and many more; The Studio; Setting up a small studio; health and safety; Artists and Suppliers; Glossary and Index