Author: potteringclasses
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Beginner’s Guide to Underglazing: Everything You Need to Know
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Learn the difference between underglazing on leatherhard clay vs. bisqueware in this beginner-friendly pottery guide from Potterings, a West Seattle ceramics studio.
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The Art of Patience: Why Slow Drying is Your Pottery’s Best Friend
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There’s one golden rule that can make or break your pottery: slow drying. It might be tempting to rush your freshly sculpted masterpiece from the handbuilding table straight into a warm, airy spot. After all, you’re excited to see it fired, right? However, for beginning potters especially, understanding the critical…
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10 Successful Glazing Tips Using Mid-Fire Glazes (Cone 5/6)
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Glazing is where your pottery transforms—adding color, depth, and personality. But for beginners, glazing can feel overwhelming. At Potterings, we help new handbuilders find their confidence, especially when it comes to mid-fire cone 5/6 glazes. We use several glazes from Mayco, Amaco, Seattle Pottery Supply, and Tacoma Clay Art Center.…
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How to Keep Your Pottery from Sticking to Kiln Shelves: A Beginning Potter’s Guide
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If you’ve ever opened the kiln to find your beautiful bowl permanently fused to the shelf, or you’ve received a piece of pottery back from your community studio with kiln wash stuck to the bottom (or worse!), welcome to the club. One of the most common beginner (and experienced potter)…
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Master the Rib: Your Best Pottery Tool for Potters
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Today, I want to shine a spotlight on one of the most unassuming yet incredibly powerful tools in your kit: the pottery rib. For many beginning potters, the rib might seem like just a flat piece of wood or rubber. But trust me, once you understand its potential, it will…
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Why Does Pottery Explode in the Kiln? A Pottery Instructor Explains!
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The Frustrating Reality of Pottery Making As a pottery instructor, one of the most disheartening experiences for both myself and my students is opening the kiln after a firing, only to find a shattered, exploded piece of pottery. It’s a moment that can feel like all your hard work has literally…
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Discover the Joy of Clay with Potterings: Seattle’s Most Affordable Pottery Experience
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If you’ve ever dreamed of shaping clay into something beautiful with your own hands, Potterings in West Seattle offers the perfect opportunity to bring that vision to life. Specializing in beginner-friendly, small-group pottery classes, Potterings provides a welcoming and creative environment for all aspiring beginning potters. What Makes Potterings Unique?…
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Pinch Pots, Bubble Glazing & More Potterings Studio Grand Opening
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Potterings Studio Grand Opening May 2 & 3, 2025 – A Creative Space for Beginner Potters! Have you ever dreamed of trying pottery but weren’t sure how to start? Maybe you’ve seen beautiful handmade mugs or whimsical plant pots and thought, “Could I make that?” The answer is YES —…
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Discover the Joy of Pottery: Why Open Studio Nights Are Perfect for Beginners
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Life gets busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, it’s easy to put creativity on the back burner. But what if you could carve out just two hours a week to reconnect with your artistic side— for the love of just pure creative joy? That’s exactly what our Open…
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Make a Berry Bowl on Alki Beach
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Discover the Art of Pottery with Potterings! Saturday, June 14 10 am to 1 pm Affordable $40 per student SOLD OUT! This summer, immerse yourself in the world of clay just steps from the water at Alki Beach. In our Pottering series, designed for beginners, you’ll learn to craft simple…