Gabriel Kline is a professional potter who has taught ceramics classes for nearly two decades. He is the founder and director of Odyssey ClayWorks, an educational institution affiliated with Highwater Clays-one of the largest clay and ceramic materials companies in the United States. Gabriel serves as the resident artist program director, fostering connections with university programs and up-and-coming artists from around the world. He also directs Odyssey's community volunteer and non-profit work, including partnerships with various substance abuse and recovery programs as well as Creative Forces, a collaboration between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and state arts agencies. He is the author of Amazing Glaze and Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes and the 500 series.
"This is a worthy resource for artisans wishing to expand their
knowledge of pottery glazes. Explanations are clear, and the
photographs of finished pieces might inspire readers to advance
their skills. Experienced ceramists especially will find useful
information in this comprehensive work, to take their pottery to a
higher level of artistry"
*Library Journal*
“Gabriel Kline’s workshop approach to exploring glazes
includes reliable and engaging recipes. This book will help you get
started and provide a go-to reference for continued experimentation
and growth.”
*Jessica Knapp, editor, Ceramics Monthly, associate editor, Pottery
Making Illustrated*
“A compendium of insightful approaches to surface
development. It’s a staple for your clay-learning
library.”
*Deb Schwartzkopf, author of Creative Pottery and founder/owner Rat
City Studio*
“This book is a must for every pottery studio and school…such
quality work, images, and instruction. I love seeing contemporary
makers doing diverse things with glaze. Absolutely love it!”
*Roberto Lugo, Potter and Assistant Professor*
“The first thing you will notice when thumbing through this book is
the amazing variety and vibrancy of the colors. These are not the
“brown round” pots of the 1970’s…these pots are alive! Gabriel does
a masterful job of showing what is possible when combining glazes,
drawing back the curtain in a way that makes it easy to find
success quickly.”
*John Britt, author of The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes and
The Complete Guide to High-Fire Gla*
“Ideal and unreservedly recommended.”
*Midwest Book Review*
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