Steve Woodhead

Teapots have an enduring place in the potter's repertoire; in fact making teapots has almost become a rite of passage, with nearly all potters attempting to make one at some point in their career. Woodhead aims to prove how exciting teapots are to make and shows how versatile a form teapots can be for potters to express themselves as artists. The Teapot Book offers both a practical and aesthetic approach to the teapot. The first half of the book covers the theory, design, and practical aspects of making a teapot in depth, using a step-by-step approach to show throwing of spouts, bodies, handles, and lids.

In the second half, the chapters shift focus to explore the use of sketchbooks and design development, and then to profile some twenty-five potters from around the world, showcasing their work and explaining their approach and making methods. The final chapter is a gallery of teapots, featuring many more fantastic images of teapot design from makers worldwide. This book, beautifully illustrated with hundreds of images and also highly practical, will be an invaluable resource for students, professional potters, teapot collectors, and all fans of the teapot.

218 pages, Hardbound, Full Color, © 2005
Order Number: CB2542..........$59.95