Here’s how I make my rectangular casserole dishes. They are a great way to practice altering a wheel-thrown form. I like to make these in multiple sizes since they have so many applications as roasting or baking dishes. #studioceramics #pottery #wheelthrown #studiolife #handmade #potteryartist #stoneware | Alison Ryczek Pottery

A quick fix when things go a little sideways 🏺 Not every wobble needs a restart. Sometimes it’s just a small adjustment, a pause, and a gentler touch. These are the little moments in pottery where slowing down actually saves the piece. Clay is more forgiving than we give it credit for. Most things can be fixed if you catch them early and don’t rush the correction. File this one away for the next time your pot starts misbehaving ✨ | The Pottery Studio

Throwing larger pieces requires a larger amount of clay to center. Centering a large piece of clay can be very daunting and a strain on your wrists. I find it easiest to think of it as segments of a building: your roof, walls of each floor, and then your foundation. I work from the top down over the walls toward the base. I’m trying to center just that little area at a time. To open up a large piece clay I use the heel of my palm to push down into the clay. This not only opens a wider area, but