Pottery Wheels

Through use of electronic speed controls and permanent magnet motors, Brent offers the most precise speed controls available in pottery wheels. Leave your foot on the pedal for instant adjustment or set a speed.

This is a heavy duty wheel for the potter requiring strong, consistent performance. It features all-steel construction, a tough 1 hp motor, 14" head, a heavy ¼" steel table, and a motor silencer.

Ideal for classrooms with a powerful 1½ HP motor and the ability to center 450 lbs of clay. Thick steel table for super rigidity; automatic belt tensioning. Variable, electronic speed control, cast aluminum foot pedal with 0–240 rpm speed range.

The newly redesigned IE features a 1/4 HP, 6 amp motor to continuously handle up to 75 lbs (34 kg) of clay and a 12” (30 cm) cast and machined wheel head with removable bat pins. 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

Designed for the beginning potter, the newly redesigned IE-X features a 1/3 HP, 6 amp motor to continuously handle up to 100 lbs (45 kg) of clay and a 14" cast and machined wheel head with removable bat pins. 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

Save time in the classroom, and guarantee success. With the QuickCenter System, clay is automatically centered and ready to "throw" in three steps. Features include a special bat set and the QuickCenter canister/plunger. Handles 3 to 4 lbs of clay.

Raise your potter's wheel to standing height to reduce stress on your back. This extension kit fits Brent Models B, C, CXC, and EX. It adjusts the height of the wheel from 31½" up to 42".

The ideal potter’s wheel for use in any rehabilitation program. A variable speed power wheel is housed in a frame that was designed with leading rehabilitation and therapy experts. Wheelchair accessible.

Amoco's No. 1 Potter's Wheel, a portable two-speed table model. It includes a heavy, non-corrosive aluminum worktable assembly cast in one piece with a high splash rim and rounded corners. Drippings flow into a removable aluminum water reservoir.

Big Boss is for more advanced ceramic artist and college classrooms--1/2 HP motor has centering capacity for 100 lbs. Clay Boss is for entry-level ceramicist--1/4 HP motor can center 50 lbs. Both mounted on sturdy steel frame.

Surprisingly powerful, this pottery wheel can center 50 lbs of clay. It's lightweight (42 lbs) and transports well. Easy to clean. Control speed via a disk on the foot petal that moves side-to-side. Base storage for foot pedal, throwing bats, and tools.

Pacifica's GT400's steel frame is engineered to give maximum strength and rigidity without adding unnecessary weight. The steel legs are 2" in diameter and have protective plastic feet welded to the frame and bolted to the heavy duty, laminated table top.

Shimpo's Potter's Wheel is extremely responsive, with high torque at all speeds and is by far the quietest pottery wheel on the market. The ½ HP, brushless DC motor has a direct drive (no belt) system and a broad speed range for optimum control.

The Shimpo VL-Lite is a belt-driven wheel that is light enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. It has a 1/2 HP 100-watt reversible DC motor, a steel body, an automatic belt-tensioning system, and a 12" cast alloy wheel head, and is affordable.

By far the quietest potter’s wheel on the market, the VL-Whisper is a great choice for the classroom or studio.

Thomas Stuart wheels are known for durability, functionality and power, and this kick wheel is no exception. Its 140 lb, 2” thick flywheel is coated with an anti-skid surface, and precision-balanced to allow the wheelhead to spin much longer.

Thomas Stuart wheels are known for durability, functionality, and power. The Prodigy is no exception. It features a powder-coated welded steel frame with a 1/3 HP continual-duty motor and a one-piece removable splash pan. 5-year manufacturer's warranty.

Novices and experienced potters alike can find instruction and inspiration in this attractive and lavish book. Providing practical and creative information on tools and materials, production processes, glazing, and decorative techniques.

Joaquim Chavarria presents a guide to the history, materials, equipment, and techniques of handbuilding, throwing, molding, kiln-firing, and glazing pottery and other ceramic objects. Clearcut instruction and hundreds of color illustrations.

This collection of books gives great insights into different ceramic techniques. Decorating Techniques, Glazing Techniques, Hand-Building Techniques, Molding Techniques, and Throwing Techniques. Author — Joaquim Chavarria. Hardcover. 64 pages. 9¾" × 9¾".

With its wealth of information and images, elegant design, and time-tested advice this beautiful book by artist Shay Amber will inspire even the most intimidated beginner.

From writing surfaces to spaceship shields, these illustrated timelines trace the role of ceramics throughout history. Students discover the contribution of ceramics in visual arts, writing, geography, economics, and science from 35,000 BC to the present.

Children, Clay, and Sculpture is a great introduction for teachers working with clay in the classroom for the first time. Author — Cathy Weisman Topal. Hardcover. 128 pages. 8 1/2" x 10 1/4".

This set of posters illustrates and explains basic ceramics concepts, including wedging, coil, and slab construction, hump molds, centering, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing. Serves as a handy reference for students.

This book might just help change your mind about printing on clay and expand the boundaries of what you thought was possible. This book shows you that making decals for transferring photos onto clay is really not very complicated at all.

Anatomy and Expressions in Clay is one of the most complete and comprehensive sources on modeling the portrait in clay you’ll find for the beginner and more advanced student.

This book guides readers through the process of setting up their own studio and teaching them how to master the techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and slip-casting. The book is packed with 25 projects that build on these skills.

Clifford Hilliard's book is a basic student guide that takes beginners into ceramics one step at a time. It provides information on materials, tools, and techniques. How-to photo sequences demonstrate each step. Also features review questions and quizzes.

Part of the "Art Is" series, this comprehensive group of DVDs covers essential ceramics topics. They are recommended both for classroom use and for self-guided projects.

Take your students into the studio for an over-the-shoulder look at the skills and techniques demonstrated by professional artists and ceramicists.

Invite master potter Stephen Jepson into your classroom to teach the basics in a way that is easy to understand and assimilate. This series features eight unique lessons that will help beginners and intermediate potters take their work to the next level.

Easily portable and very economical, the Artista tabletop wheel stores away when not in use. Includes a two part splash pan, with convenient space for two 2½ quart buckets. Plastic and steel construction, 1/3 HP, 25 lb centering capacity, 11" wheel head.

Affordable enough for beginners, this compact tabletop wheel is still powerful enough for small porjects and serious potters. It operates via a foot pedal and includes an AC Adapter. Also included are 2 lb of clay, sculpting and modeling tools, 6 colo

The Shimpo Aspire, a tabletop potter’s wheel, can handle your most creative challenges. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easy to transport, and a 20 lb centering capacity makes it a practical addition to any studio or classroom.

Little artists become pottery pros in no time, easily and inexpensively, with this deluxe kit. It has everything required to produce quality works including an electric wheel, easy-to-use tools, colorful paints, clay, glue, glass and mosaics.

Affordable enough for beginners, this compact tabletop wheel is still powerful enough for small porjects and serious potters. It operates via a foot pedal and includes an AC Adapter. Also included are 2 lb of clay, sculpting and modeling tools, 6 colo