A practical checklist for setting up a home pottery studio, covering space, essential equipment, ventilation, safety and waste management for beginners.

A practical walkthrough of making a stoneware mug on the wheel, from wedging and throwing to pulling a handle, bisque firing and glazing for a durable, food-safe finish.

A practical guide to making and selling handmade ceramics at Christmas, from mugs and ornaments to serving dishes, with pricing, packaging and marketing advice.

A practical walkthrough of your first ten hours at the potter's wheel: centring, opening and pulling walls, plus fixes for the problems that trip up every beginner.