In this 48 minute film Lisa Hammond MBE talks about her philosophy towards teaching pottery and demonstrates how she makes cups or yunomi. She throws ‘off the hump’ and talks about the wooden tools that she uses. She also demonstrates her carving techniques once the cups are leather hard. Finally, we have a whirlwind tour of her exhibition. (The making sequence starts around 6:00)
paddled decoration
Masterclass | Phil Rogers | Throwing Tea Bowls or Chawan
Phil Rogers throws a paddled chawan in a live demonstration at Goldmark Gallery. He discusses the importance of form being in harmony with decoration and having the courage to push the clay to realise what you originally envisaged.