Pottery for Children: The Wheel Starts Here (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798858340201)

"Pottery for Children: The Wheel Starts Here" is an exhilarating playground where creativity, education, and amusement all come alive in the off-beat, muddy world of pottery! Let your child dive hands-first into an enchanting journey of shaping their very own pottery piece, right from the comfort of your home.

Authored by Bertram D. Simpson, a self-made potter with over thirty years of experience teaching children, this special report serves as a vibrant guidebook on the art of pottery for young artistic minds. Simpson's keen eye and experience bring unique insights that are perfectly tailored to spark curiosity and shape the skills of novice potters.

In the report, Bertram takes the young artists on a ride where clay and hands meet to shape exquisite art pieces:

1. Finding our Feet: A Brief History of Pottery
2. Understanding Clay: Types, Traits and Selection
3. Let's Get Started: All About Pottery Wheels
4. Basic Techniques: Hands-on with Clay
5. Creating Your First Pottery Piece: A Guided Walkthrough
6. Decoration and Creativity: Add a Splash of Fun!
7. Firing Up: An Introduction to Kilns
8. The Art of Glazing: Colouring your Creations
9. Caring for Your Pottery: Maintenance Tips for Longevity
10. Beyond the Wheel: Exploring advanced techniques and styles

So, brace yourself for a potter's adventure, because there's a magical world of pottery waiting ahead, and trust us, the wheel starts here!