Also, you can do what my wife and I did. Go to the library and get an
armful of books. Read about the basics of preparation and glazes, hand
building and then wheel turning. If you find any books you like, look for
them used on amazon.com. We've bought 4 books that way that we refer to
often. We also found videos at the library that were very useful. The rest
is just practice. Clay is so cheap that your risk factor is very low.

Tom

"Bubba" wrote in message
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Hello to all,

In the city where I live, I have been trying to find someone to teach
pottery. However, I have been unsuccessful. The local university teaches
pottery, but requires all sorts of prerequisites to take the course. And,
I don't want to work towards an art degree just to take a pottery class.

Given the local situation, can anyone recommend a good book that may
provide the basics of pottery and where a good source maybe to find some
used equipment to just get started?

Thanks!!


John