Slab-built Ceramics

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"Slab-built Ceramics" introduces a method of constructing clay forms that has been in use through the history of ceramics. This book demonstrates the versatility of slab-building and the scope for personal expression, which are possible using variations of this technique. It features: Slab-built sculptures and vessels The working methods of sixteen international ceramists and the inspiration for their work A gallery of work by a further fourteen international ceramists Examples of several historical slab-built pieces AUTHOR: Col Minogue has been a professional ceramist for over twenty-five years, having previously lectured in ceramics at a third level college. She has lived and worked in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland. This is her third book on ceramics and she has had articles published in several international ceramics journals. Coll frequently lectures and conducts workshops internationally. 121 colour photographs

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Coll Minogue has been a professional ceramist for over twenty-five years, having previously lectured in ceramics at a third level college. She has lived and worked in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland. This is her third book on ceramics and she has had articles published in several international ceramics journals. Coll frequently lectures and conducts workshops internationally. Resident - Ireland