If you’re new to pottery, there are a few things you need to know to get started. First, you’ll need to choose the right type of clay. For beginners, it’s recommended to choose a clay that is easy to work with and that holds its shape well.

You’ll also need some basic pottery tools. These tools can help you to shape your pieces and to create different textures.

Once you have your clay and tools, you’re ready to start making pottery!

Here are 10 pottery ideas for beginners:

1. Pinch pot bowl

A pinch pot bowl is a simple pottery project that is perfect for beginners. To make a pinch pot bowl, simply start with a ball of clay and pinch it between your thumb and fingers. As you pinch, the clay will start to take on a bowl-like shape. Continue pinching until the bowl is the desired size and shape.

1. Coiled pot vase

A coiled pot vase is another simple pottery project that is perfect for beginners. To make a coiled pot vase, start with a long rope of clay. Wrap the rope of clay around itself, forming a coil. Continue adding coils until the desired shape is reached.

1. Slab built plate

A slab built plate is a flat or slightly curved pottery piece that is made from a slab of clay. To make a slab built plate, roll out a slab of clay with a rolling pin. Cut the slab of clay into the desired shape and then decorate it with glazes or other materials.

1. Hand built mug

A hand built mug is a functional pottery piece that can be used for drinking beverages. To make a hand built mug, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a cylinder. Add a handle to the mug and then decorate it with glazes or other materials.

1. Sculpted animal

A sculpted animal is a more challenging pottery project, but it can be very rewarding. To create a sculpted animal, start with a ball of clay and shape it into the desired animal. You can use your imagination or you can find animal tutorials online.

1. Flower pot

A flower pot is a functional pottery piece that can be used to grow plants. To make a flower pot, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a pot. You can add drainage holes to the bottom of the pot and then decorate it with glazes or other materials.

1. Jewelry dish

A jewelry dish is a small pottery piece that can be used to store jewelry. To make a jewelry dish, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a dish. You can decorate the dish with glazes or other materials.

1. Soap dish

A soap dish is a small pottery piece that can be used to store soap. To make a soap dish, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a dish. You can add drainage holes to the bottom of the dish and then decorate it with glazes or other materials.

1. Spoon rest

A spoon rest is a small pottery piece that can be used to rest spoons on while cooking. To make a spoon rest, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a spoon rest. You can decorate the spoon rest with glazes or other materials.

1. Candle holder

A candle holder is a functional pottery piece that can be used to hold candles. To make a candle holder, start with a ball of clay and shape it into a candle holder. You can decorate the candle holder with glazes or other materials.

These are just a few pottery ideas for beginners. There are many other possibilities, so don’t be afraid to experiment. The most important thing is to have fun and to be creative.

A 1-day pottery class at Bedia Pottery is a great way to learn the basics of pottery making in a short amount of time. You will leave the class with your own unique pottery pieces that you can cherish for years to come.

 

Sign up for our 1-day pottery class today and start your pottery journey!