INFORMATION
Author(s): Emily Proctor
Print length: 160 pages
Dimensions: 19.81 x 25.27 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 849.000 VND
Weight: 1.049 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2023
INTRODUCTION
"The Urban Potter" by Emily Proctor is a beautifully illustrated, hands-on guide to practicing hand-built ceramics without the use of a pottery wheel. Designed for both beginners and those with some experience, the book invites readers into the slower, more mindful art of clay hand-building—through techniques like slabbing, pinching, carving, and glazing.
Proctor’s style emphasizes simplicity, natural shapes, neutral tones, and the beauty of irregularity, celebrating the imperfect, organic qualities that make each handmade piece unique. The book features 20 step-by-step projects ranging from functional homeware (bowls, plates, vases) to decorative accessories like soap holders and jars. Each project is ordered by difficulty so readers can progress in confidence.
In addition to project instructions, "The Urban Potter" provides thoughtful guidance on materials, firing/glazing methods, tools (even when a kiln isn’t available), and how to work at a pace that respects the craft. The narrative also connects the practice of hand-building to broader ideas of creativity, slow living, and reconnecting with tactile arts in a digital age.
This book is valuable for amateur ceramicists, craft hobbyists, DIY lovers, interior decorators, or anyone seeking a creative, grounding practice. It’s a mixture of instruction and inspiration.
