Florian Gadsby Courses

Mixing Malachite, Tungsten and Obsidian Shards into Clay - The Results

Discover experimental pottery techniques by mixing malachite, tungsten, and obsidian into clay, then firing test bowls to reveal surprising results and material effects.

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

Blue Clay and Glaze Experiments - Making Pottery for the Financial Times and Nikkei

Discover the complete pottery process from clay experimentation to firing 200 navy blue stoneware cups for a prestigious Financial Times commission project.

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

10 Steps to Throw a Pottery Mug

Master pottery wheel throwing through 10 essential steps, from clay preparation to final shaping, with practical tips for creating your first mug in this beginner-friendly tutorial.

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

Failing Making Porcelain Vases - Learning from Pottery Mistakes and Trimming Techniques

Discover the reality of pottery failures while learning essential porcelain trimming techniques and how to adapt to challenging clay properties.

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

How to Collar in Clay - A Beginner's Guide

Master the essential pottery technique of collaring clay on the wheel to create narrow necks, straight cylinders, and refined shapes with proper hand positioning and contact methods.

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

Grinding and Fixing Pots Using Diamond Tools

Master post-firing pottery cleanup using diamond tools to fix glaze flow issues and remove wadding marks without damaging vessels or kiln shelves.

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

Testing a New Black Schwarz Stoneware Clay Body

Explore testing Schwarz black stoneware clay through throwing and trimming techniques, examining its smooth texture, grog content, and firing temperature limitations.

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

How to Make Handmade Pottery Urns

Master the complete pottery process from throwing to firing while creating six handmade urns, including advanced glazing techniques and precision lid fitting for meaningful ceramic art.

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

Pottery Bowl Throwing and Trimming - Proportion is Everything

Master pottery wheel techniques by recreating a bowl with improved proportions, covering throwing, centering, shaping, and trimming while avoiding common mistakes.

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

The Most Important Part About Throwing Bowls - Pottery Wheel Techniques and Interior Shaping

Master the art of throwing pottery bowls with proper interior shaping techniques, centering methods, and step-by-step guidance to avoid common mistakes and work efficiently in series.

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

3 Minutes 53 Seconds - My Fastest Shop Sell-Out Yet

Discover the business side of pottery: selling strategies, packaging techniques, pricing decisions, and maintaining creative control while building a sustainable ceramics practice.

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

How I Carve Heavy Vessels Into Elegant Bowls

Master advanced pottery trimming techniques to transform heavy ceramic vessels into refined, elegant bowls with proper drying, wheel speed control, and intricate foot hollowing methods.

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

Pottery Tutorial - Creating Wide Narrow-Footed Bowls with Throwing, Trimming, and Glazing Techniques

Master challenging pottery techniques for wide, narrow-footed bowls through throwing, trimming, glazing, and reduction firing methods with expert guidance.

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

I'm Retiring This Bowl Shape - And Here's Why

Discover the evolution of ceramic bowl design as a potter retires an angular shape for a new refined form, revealing detailed trimming techniques and unedited pottery processes.

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

How I Trim Pottery with More Control - Turning a Bottle Using a Chuck

Master pottery trimming techniques using specialized chucks to safely turn narrow-necked bottles, avoiding damage while achieving precise control and professional results.

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