By My Hands

A Potter’s Apprenticeship

Florian Gadsby

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Particular Books
28 November 2023

Ceramic arts, pottery, glass; Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Memoirs; Sales & marketing; Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts

A young ceramicist's journey from apprentice potter to celebrated craftsman

Florian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection - and as his skill has grown, so has his social media following, which today numbers in the millions. Based at a studio in North London, he releases three new collections per year, characterized by simple forms and sharp edges, which sell out in a matter of minutes.

In By My Hands, Florian tells the story of his artistic awakening, his education in England, Ireland and Japan, and of the sheer discipline which has led him to become the cultural sensation he is today. Arguing for the value in dedicating yourself to a craft, Florian weaves anecdotes about particular pots and processes into the narrative of his life, exploring what he has learnt from specific pieces he was taught to throw during his apprenticeships and how they have informed his philosophy and approach to his work.

By My Hands is an ode to the beauty of small things, such as a simple hand-thrown mug or bowl, which can brighten life's daily rituals and make them more meaningful - as well as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance.

By: Florian Gadsby
Imprint: Particular Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.046kg
ISBN: 9780241595817
ISBN 10: 0241595819
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 28 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Florian Gadsby is a ceramicist currently working in High Barnet, North London. He produces ranges of reduction fired functional pottery and sculptural objects that are refined, simple and carefully crafted. Alongside his physical work Florian has been documenting his pottery and apprenticeships online since 2014. He has more than two million followers across various platforms that have accumulated hundreds of millions views on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Reviews for By My Hands: A Potter’s Apprenticeship

By My Hands is a fascinating and insightful book, written with the same quiet dedication to detail Florian puts into his calm and beautiful ceramics. Every page made me wish I was a potter -- Nigel Slater