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"The Pattern Companion" ~~$14.95~~ $11.21 On Sale! THE PATTERN COMPANION: MOSAICS Leslie Dierks & Jill MacKay. This book is filled with creative projects which offer mosaicists an exciting choice of innovative techniques and styles. It includes patterns for every project, along with photos of the steps involved. The projects are divided by technique and increase in complexity through the book. 192 color pages, sc,	"The Penland Book of Ceramics" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! THE PENLAND BOOK OF CERAMICS: MASTER CLASSES IN CERAMIC TECHNIQUES With the help of the world-renowned Penland School instructors, ceramicists will discover techn ical and inspirational resources that will carry their art to a new level. Photographs and insightful commentary capture their skills, innovative art, and how they work and think—a real treasure! 208 pages, hc
"The Potter Primer" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE POTTER’S PRIMER: A STEP-BY- STEP GUIDE TO CREATING SIMPLE YET SKILLFUL POTTERY Morgen Hall. This book will help you avoid common mistakes made by inexperienced potters while providing a wealth of design ideas to help you develop your own style. It’s a practical reference book for novice and experienced potters alike. Full color instruction. 144 pages, sc	"The Potter's Encyclopedia of Color, Form and Decoration" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE POTTER’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COLOR, FORM & DECORATION Neal French. The complete guide to the enormous variety of forms, colors, and decorative techniques available to the modern c e r a m i s t . Details over 600 ceramic shapes and forms. Illustrates more than 700 glazes. Covers the full range of decorative techniques. 160 color pages, hc
"The Remarkable Potters of Seagrove" ~~$19.95~~ $14.96 On Sale! vTHE REMARKABLE POTTERS OF SEAGROVE: THE FOLK POTTERY OF A LEGENDARY NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY Charlotte Vestal Brown has produced a unique combination of image-filled coffee table book, informative history, and critical analysis that will appeal to ceramists, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys a good story—revealing the secrets of artisans over the past 150 years. 144 pages, sc	"Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! THROWN POTTERY TECHNIQUES REVEALED Mary Chappelhow. This comprehensive guide takes the mystery out of throwing clay by revealing in step-by-step demonstrations precisely what is happening at each point in the throwing process. Potters will easily learn throwing techniques and how to make beautiful objects. 160 color pages, hc
"Wheel-Thrown Pottery" ~~$17.95~~ $13.46 On Sale! WHEEL-THROWN POTTERY Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics. He shares expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects. Enjoy the benefits of a master teacher guiding through each stage of the process. 176 color pages, sc	Handmade Tiles ~~$19.95~~ $14.96 On Sale! HANDMADE TILES: DESIGNING MAKING DECORATING Frank Giorgini. Easy-to-understand, treatment of the art of making tiles that provides a wealth of practical information, from design and formation, through decoration and installation. “The definitive guide to tile and how to make it. This is a book that demands your perusal.”—The Tile Heritage Foundation. 144 color pages, sc,