The Potter's Way: Heal your mind and unleash your creativity through the power of clay

Florence St. George's story is about the power of pottery to soothe the heart and heal the mind. She went from a complete beginner to a contestant on The Great Pottery Throw Down, learning that creativity doesn't have to be expensive, pottery is the perfect antidote to internet overload, and working with clay can ground you like nothing else. The Potter's Way shares her tips on how to get started on your own pottery journey, from hand-building pinch pots to throwing large-scale vessels on the wheel.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Short Books Ltd

Warm, honest, and brimming with inspiring tips, Florence's story showcases the profound healing power of pottery. JULIA SAMUEL paints an honest and redemptive tale about the transformative power of fun and creativity, remarking that if it were mandatory to wear a smock once a week and get messy with clay, adults would be happier. MIRANDA HART emphasizes that sometimes, the smallest things can lead to the biggest changes. When grappling with depression and feeling lost after the birth of her daughter, Florence St. George turned to experimenting with a lump of clay on her kitchen table. Pot by pot, bowl by bowl, she discovered that as her hands became busier, her mind grew calmer. Within a few years, Florence transitioned from a complete beginner to a contestant on The Great Pottery Throw Down, learning invaluable lessons about the art of pottery along the way. She discovered that creativity doesn't have to be expensive, that pottery is the perfect antidote to internet overload, and that working with clay can ground you like nothing else. In The Potter's Way, Florence shares her invaluable tips on getting started on your own pottery journey, from hand-building pinch pots to throwing large-scale vessels on the wheel. This captivating book invites readers to slow down, reflect, and experience the transformative power of creativity. Florence's journey is a testament to the fact that pottery is about as close as it gets to filling the void within ourselves. NICK LOVE describes this book as a journey, with a map. Like all maps, it relays history, from the first point of contact to pivotal moments along the way. I like a map because they help us find our way. INDIA HICKS shares her appreciation for the book, noting that it is a journey, with a map. Like all maps, it relays history, from the first point of contact to pivotal moments along the way.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780725802