This is a fantastic way to make a large bowl from slabs. I love the freeform nature of this bowl and that you can make them any size you want. These bowls make perfect center pieces or large serving bowls. This class is appropriate for all ages and skill levels.

Materials:
Clay slab about 3/8”” ...

We all need bowls. Let’s continue our introduction to throwing with this key shape.

Tools & Materials
1.5 lb. Clay of Your Choice (Laguna 16 Mid-Range Porcelain)
Basic Pottery Kit
Flexible Rib (I use Mudtools)
Ware Board
Dolan 444 Trimming Tool
Dolan Circle Trimming Tool

This is a great way to make a unique slab bowl using a drape mold (don’t have a drape mold then check out our two classes that teach you how to make one). I love Cherry Blossoms for Spring and Leaves for Autumn. Once you know how to make these bowls you can take the skills you learned here and go...

You'll love this planter so much you'll want to make a bunch. And they're super easy to make since they use coils.

Materials:
12 lbs of clay. Something with a little grog is good but you can use Laguna bmix
Circle bat 12” or any size you wish to use
Clay Knife, I am using the Dolan 220s,
Flexi...

This Slab bowl is fun quick little project when you have limited time in the studio. It is also a great way to use up leftover clay scraps from other projects! We will be using a drape mold and soft slabs to create these bowls. This class is suited for all ages and skill levels.

Materials:
2 lb...

Making your own drape molds is a fun and rewarding project. I make these in all shapes and sizes and use them for hand building plates, bowls, and platters.

Materials:
Pottery Wheel
2-3 lbs of clay (I am using Laguna bmix5 without grog)
Medium red mud tool rib and Wooden rib
Wooden clay knife
Do...

This mold is a must-have for making large bowls, plates, and dishes.

Tools & Materials
Clay Slab, ½” Thick
Large Wok
Newspaper
Support Blocks
Flexible Ribs (Red & Yellow Mud Tools)
Clay Knife or X-Acto (Dolan 220S)
Cutting Wire
Sponge
Banding Wheel
Ware Board

This easy-to-make bowl mold is the perfect tool for making bowls of all sizes.

Tools & Materials
Clay (any clay will work for this)
Water
Flexible Ribs (Red & Yellow Mud Tools)
Cutting Wire
Sponge
Banding Wheel
Ware Board
Serrated Rib
Metal Rib

Keep your yarn untangled while knitting with this sweet yarn bowl.

Tools & Materials
Pottery Wheel (Bailey Pro XL)
Clay of Choice (Laguna 16 Mid-Range Porcelain)
Basic Pottery Kit (Rib, Sponge, Needle Tool, Trimming Tool, Cutting Wire)
Fettling Knife
Chamois
Bucket of Water
Mud Tools Re...

This handled, perforated bowl and plate are perfect for rinsing and serving berries.

Tools & Materials
Pottery Wheel (Bailey Pro XL)
Clay of Choice (Laguna 16 Mid-Range Porcelain)
Basic Pottery Kit (Rib, Sponge, Needle Tool, Trimming Tool, Cutting Wire)
Fettling Knife
Chamois
Bucket of W...

Learn how to make small bowls, which are perfect for sauces, holding rings, spoon rests, and so many other uses.

Tools & Materials
Pottery Wheel (Bailey Pro XL)
Clay of Choice (Laguna 16 Mid-Range Porcelain)
Basic Pottery Kit (Rib, Sponge, Needle Tool, Trimming Tool, Cutting Wire)
Fettling...

This sweet little tea bowl is full of charm and character and don’ let the name fool you, they can be used for more than just tea.

Tools & Materials
1 lb. Clay of Your Choice (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Wooden Clay Knife
Cutting Wire
Red Flexible Rib (I use Mudtools)
Ware Board
Dolan 444 Trimming T...

This bowl is the perfect size for salads, fruit, mashed potatoes, or other side dishes.

ools & Materials
5 Lbs. Clay of Your Choice (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Basic Pottery Kit
Flexible Ribs (I use Mudtools)
Sponge
HydraBat (or bat of your choice)

Show your fur babies how much you love them by making this personalized dish. These also work great as nesting bowls.

Tools & Materials
Slabs of your favorite clay
Templates (1.5” by 12”, 2” by 13.5”, 2.5” by 17”)
Flexible Ribs (I love the red and yellow ribs from Mud Tools)
Knife (X-acto ...

Let’s make our very own set of lace pattern nesting bowls.

Tools & Materials
Slabs (5/16” thick) of your favorite clay
Template from Craft Foam (6”, 8”, and 10” circles; rectangles of various sizes)
Flexible Ribs (I love the red and yellow ribs from Mud Tools)
Knife (X-acto knives are grea...

Why not add some character to your pottery with these fun and easy animal bowls? This is also a wonderful class for kids.

Tools & Materials
Clay of Choice (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Water
Ware Board or Slab Mat
Needle Tool
Sponge
Scoring Tool or Serrated Rib

Once they see this gorgeous large bowl your friends and family will be amazed at your clay skills! You don’t need to tell them how easy it really was to make.

ools & Materials
Clay Slab, 3/8” Thick (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Wok Bowl Mold
Small Paint Roller
Ware Board or Slab Mat
Clay Knife or Fett...

This wonderful bowl will become your go-to for ramen, pasta, cereal, soups, and stews. It really is the perfect sized bowl and it’s so fun to make.

Tools & Materials
Clay Slab 3/8” Thick (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Bowl Mold (6.5” diameter, 3.5” deep)
Ware Board or Slab Mat
Clay Knife or X-Acto (Dola...

Large leaves provide the decoration and shape for this beautiful and useful bowl.

Tools & Materials
Clay Slabs (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Large Leaf (or anything that you’d like for texture)
Flexible Ribs (Red and Yellow Mud Tools)
Canvas or Slab Mat
Ware Board
Wok Bowl Mold (or other bowl mold)
...

These sweet little bowls are great for ice cream, sauces, dips, jewelry and so much more.

Tools & Materials
Clay Slabs ¼” Thick (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Clay Knife (Dolan 220S)
Lace Doily or Embossed Roller for Texture
6” Cookie Cutter
Circle Cookie Cutters
Bisque Bowl Mold
Flexible Rib (I use ...