Martha produced the tapes below to show teachers, instructors and beginning students the basic methods of pot-making. To order, contact Martha with your request. (Each tape is $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.)
The Three Basic Hand-building Techniques
(48 minutes)
This VHS tape is comprised of three sections. Section 1 is devoted to "pinch pots", one of the most ancient methods of pot-making. Martha offers 9 ideas for decorating these pots or using the pinch method to build other useful objects. Section 2 demonstrates five examples of coil pots--a method ideal for beginners. Section 3 demonstrates "slab" construction and shows how to make clay bowls and trays use everyday items to attractively decorate them.
Contact Martha to order this tape.
Intermediate Hand-building Techniques
(44 minutes)
This VHS tape offers a wide range of advanced hand-building projects ideas ranging from whimsical cottages, to castles, to dinosaur swamps and encourage creativity on the part of students.
Contact Martha to order this tape.