Anne Mette Hjortshøj demonstrates how she makes one of her signature oval teapots. Working in her studio on the Danish island of Bornholm, she throws the body, lid and spout and makes two little handles for the handmade willow handle.
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Masterclass | Mike Dodd | Teapots Part 1
Mike Dodd makes a standard teapot from start to finish. Filmed working in his Somerset studio he demonstrates every aspect of the making process including throwing a lid and spout, pulling a handle, attaching a spout and decorating.
This is a fascinating insight into the making process for the collector and amateur potter and is full of useful advice and top tips for anyone who wants to have a go.
Talking Pots | Svend Bayer | Storage Jar
Svend Bayer reveals the Korean inspiration behind this wood fired storage jar. He describes the glaze surface effects and these very particular pulled handles.
Talking Pots | Svend Bayer | Pitchers or Jugs
Svend Bayer talks about the most important shape he makes, the pitcher or jug. Heavily influenced by Michael Cardew’s North Devonshire pitchers, Bayer talks about the necessity for the shape of the handle to follow that which the hand makes when it picks up a pitcher. He also talks briefly about celadon glaze and wood firing.