Florian Gadsby Courses

Throwing Handmade Pouring Vessels - Making Pottery from Beginning to End

4 ratings

Follow the complete making of handmade pouring vessels, from wheel-thrown stoneware bodies and spouts through glazing, reduction firing, and a final pour test.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Throw and Trim a Small Pottery Plate - ASMR Version

2 ratings

An ASMR demonstration of throwing and trimming a simple pottery side plate, including clay preparation, tool adjustments, and bisque kiln packing.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pottery Wheel Throwing - Creating Decorative Bottle Vessels

1 rating

Master pottery bottle throwing techniques as Florian Gadsby tackles challenging vessel forms, exploring clay centering, internal shaping, and proportion refinement through multiple iterations.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Glazing a Large, Sculptural Stoneware Bowl - ASMR Edition

Experience the mesmerizing process of glazing, firing, and finishing a large stoneware bowl in this ASMR video. Watch as the artist transforms raw clay into a stunning sculptural piece through meticulous techniques.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How I Film and Photograph My Pottery

Comprehensive guide on filming and photographing pottery, covering equipment, techniques, and editing processes in Photoshop and Lightroom. Includes Q&A and tips for creating social media content.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Throwing and Trimming a Large Stoneware Bowl with a Decorated Rim - ASMR Edition

Detailed demonstration of throwing and trimming a large stoneware bowl, showcasing techniques, problem-solving, and the creation of a decorative rim in a relaxing ASMR format.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Handmade Vases - The Entire Pottery Process

Comprehensive tutorial on creating angular bud vases, covering clay preparation, throwing, trimming, firing, glazing, and finishing. Ideal for pottery enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge of the craft.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Large Pottery Jar - From Beginning to End

Comprehensive guide to creating a large pottery jar, covering clay preparation, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques for both electric and gas kilns.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Tall Pottery Vases from Beginning to End

Comprehensive guide to crafting tall pottery vases, covering clay preparation, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques. Ideal for pottery enthusiasts seeking to master the art of creating elegant bud vases.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Throw and Trim a Bowl with Informative Cross Sections

Comprehensive pottery tutorial with cross-sections and diagrams, covering clay preparation, bowl throwing, trimming techniques, and thickness considerations for creating stoneware bowls.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Packing a Kiln Load of Pottery and Gas Firing in Reduction - Narrated Version

Comprehensive guide to packing, firing, and unpacking pottery in a gas kiln, demonstrating reduction firing techniques and post-firing cleanup processes.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make a Handled Pottery Jug From Beginning to End - Narrated Version

Comprehensive guide to creating a handled stoneware jug, covering throwing, trimming, handling, glazing, and reduction firing techniques. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pottery Trimming Techniques and Tips - Florian Gadsby's Approach

Learn expert techniques for trimming pottery, including centering, tool use, and finishing, developed over 15 years of experience. Gain insights into subtle tricks that enhance the process and final product.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Plates with Mouldy Clay - From Throwing to Firing

Comprehensive tutorial on creating ceramic plates from mouldy clay, covering throwing, trimming, firing, glazing, and finishing techniques. Includes tips on handling mouldy clay and reduction firing.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Ramen Bowls - Wheel Throwing and Glazing Process

Comprehensive tutorial on crafting stoneware ramen bowls, from clay preparation to glazing and firing, showcasing expert techniques and artistic insights for pottery enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video