Beginner Throwing Lesson part 1 of 10.

[@crunchybeen4263]

Gonna watch today and again next week when I am home and can practice. Thank you so much! I slab build lots but throwing wise I am still stuck on centering and pulling up.

[@janetnerad4649]

Thank you ! I have learned SO MUCH from your tutorials. Your instructions make learning how to throw clay easier and extremely enjoyable.

[@heididerksen8227]

Thank you so much, glad you reposted this beginners tutorial, I’ve been having a hard time pulling an even wall. Your tip about pushing in with two fingers at first helps immensely. That was such a great tip. I always love your videos and how informative and helpful you’ve been when I’ve asked many many questions. Have a blessed Easter and a great week. Thanks a million

[@denisenoble4010]

Always good to go back to basics, every now and then. Like driving, you pick up some bad habits, and sometimes it's good to see what you should do as best practice. I've got to learn now to pick up the clay up better, up to now, I've enjoyed trimming the excess off, but now I know more, I want to throw better and that for me is going back to basics. Thankyou, your timing for me anyway is perfect.😊

[@Vsmithpots]

So happy to help, let me know if the series of 10 videos helps.

[@lorahjeangay2576]

Truly amazing talent! So mesmerizing to watch. Thanks for sharing! I hope I’m able to learn. 😊

[@madmike3492]

Great instruction as always. 😊

[@AnnLansom]

Really find your tutorials so good..thanks for taking the time to do them. 🏺

[@wilhelmdobernigg5039]

Dankeschön , gut zum lernen LG. Aus Steiermark

[@IndigoTreeArt]

This was the best beginning throwing video and instruction I’ve ever seen. Thank you! ☺️

[@connieworcester55]

Great tutorial, Thank you so much.

[@escolaria1]

Merci beaucoup pour vos bon conseils. Un salut de France

[@lorit5074]

Thanks so much. I really needed this tutorial!!!

[@sallybrown9194]

❤

[@xm3364]

Hi Sir! Great to refresh the fundamental skill every now and then especially been away so long! Still remember implying your centering skill which always quick to get the clay centered. Cutting up new block of clay into equal weight is a bright idea! 1 request, perhaps you can demo how a tall cylinder is pulled, and how hands/fingers move along as clay wall gets higher. I lost track of the pressure of my fingers on both sides as I pull up in a standing position. Many thanks! :-)

[@Vsmithpots]

It takes a lot of concentration when doing a pull. It takes a lot of practice to feel comfortable doing it. Eventually it is instinctive. You could try putting a marker on the edge of the wheel so you can count rotations and remember to be higher on the wall each rotation. Good luck.

[@xm3364]

@@Vsmithpots Tried the marking, lost the spot once wheel spins a bit quicker. lol. So tried the 5/6 counts. Did work.

[@wizziewiz1]

Thank you for showing all the videos you made, I watch them all and I learn so many new techniques. I really like the way you and your wife show and teach, it is very encouraging, pottery making can be daunting :-). But I have a question, just curious, how did your studio get it's name? What is the Westcote Bell?

[@Vsmithpots]

Westcote was a wrought iron sign on the front of our house in England, where the first studio was set up. Bell is my mother in laws maiden name, she persuaded us to move to North America.

[@wizziewiz1]

@@Vsmithpots That is a very nice combination of things dear to you. Thank you for explaining!

[@jeannelocke8852]

Wonderful demo! Many thanks. (Just curious, is it cold in your studio?)

[@Vsmithpots]

Not really, but I am floating over the water which is often warmer than the air above it.

[@emilywong6923]

pullup one revolution

[@Vsmithpots]

You got it. One finger width higher each turn.

[@Stan-c4d]

THANKS!!!