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Form and Function: Ceramic Aesthetics and Design

...with Robin Hopper

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Form and Function: Elements of Form, Pots for Eating, Pots for Cooking

Elements of Form: Provides an introduction and overview to form and design; geometric form; integrated form; proportion and relationships; the Golden Mean; mathematics and nature; organic form; classical form. functional considerations for pots that work well in the home.

Pots for Eating and Drinking: Presents design concepts and making processes for tableware: plates and bowls and drinking vessels such as mugs, cups and saucers, goblets and tea bowls. Examples of a range of dinnerware styles from well-known potters are presented for viewing. Practical, functional ware is emphasized.

Pots for Cooking and Serving: Presents design concepts and making processes for pitchers, jugs, teapots, wine and liqueur decanters, sake bottles, sauce boats, casseroles, steamers, bakers, serving vessels and pots made for storage. Examples of work by many potters are reviewed. Plenty of hands-on demonstrations are featured throughout.

(about 120 minutes)

Form and Function: Lids and Terminations, Spouts and Handles

Lids and Terminations: Shows how to design and make top and bottom terminations; specifically lips, feet and lids, their styles and variations and how these details relate to the overall form of a pot. Includes extensive working studio demonstrations along with many examples of how different potters use these details.

Spouts and Handles: Shows how to design and make spouts, finials and handles, and how these details adapt and contrast to the overall form. Includes extensive working studio demonstrations along with many examples of how different potters use these details. The emphasis is on spouts that pour well and handles that feel good to hold.

(about 105 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on March 01, 2005 in Arts & Crafts::Pottery.

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Reviewer: George S.

Well filmed but can be a little slow at time. The 0information is good for those first learning.

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Reviewer: Zoe J.

wonderful! great! I learned alot. Best ceramic videos ever.

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Reviewer: Karen C.

It was like being in college again. I enjoyed the information and the fact that he showed pottery samples during the discussion. Then seeing and learning the actual work on the wheel was great. I would recommend this DVD to everyone - beginner or advanced.

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Reviewer: abby m.

Great video if you want to see how fast someone can throw pots, not so good for education in my opinion.

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Reviewer: Joy A.

I'm a big fan of Robin Hopper and his work. I own his "Form and Function" book and this DVD is an excellent companion. I find his demos clear and concise, as well as inspiring. I highly recommend this.

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