Potter's Wheel Essentials, written by Ray Bogle, expert in his craft, explores the basics of throwing pots on a potter's wheel. This booklet provides the essential information needed to work with a potter's wheel. It comes in a concise format that may be helpful with a few tips and illustrations to reinforce information learned in a class.Learning to work with a potter's wheel requires dedication and practice that can't be replaced by reading any number of books. There are many more comprehensive books available that cover most topics in this booklet. These books have their place in the world where you may want detailed information on a specific subject such as glazing but can be intimidating and overwhelming. Save those books until after you learn your essentials. Use this book to focus on the basic principles of techniques and skills needed to create pottery using a potter's wheel.