Petr Novák - How to make a small Teapot
The Ceramic School
Hi, I'm Petr Novák, and I'm excited to take you on a journey into the world of tea culture and crafting small teapots!
First, we'll start by diving into the nitty-gritty of selecting the perfect clay, the very foundation of your teapot masterpiece. Then, I'll show you how to throw your teapot, shaping it into a vessel that's both functional and a true work of art.
Next, we'll delve into the intricate process of crafting the lid and handle, the finishing touches that transform your teapot into a functional teapot that infuses beauty into your tea table.
Think of your teapot as a functional work of art, a masterpiece that elevates your tea-drinking experience. Throughout our time together, we'll explore the techniques, the traditions, and the aesthetics that make each teapot unique.
So, are you ready to embark on this creative journey with me?
Let's create some teapot treasures that not only pour tea, but also pour beauty into your life.
After this workshop, you could be making amazing work like this:









When you buy this workshop, you get:
- Instant Access to Watch my pre-recorded Workshop
- The workshop is 1 hour 43 minutes long.
- You can watch it as soon as you purchase this workshop & login to your account.
- Bonus Q&A
- Watch my bonus 40 minute Q&A where I answered questions about my process face-to-face
- Lifetime Access to the Replays
- The workshop and the Q&A are recorded, and you will have lifetime access to it. You can watch it online, or download it to your device to watch offline at any time
About Petr Novak

Petr Novák has over two decades of experience as a seasoned teaware artist. Deeply immersed in tea culture, Petr’s work is inspired by his personal connection to tea. His work is internationally recognized and used by tea lovers from all around the world. Petr creates highly functional teaware for multiple settings including casual tea drinking as well as for special occasions and celebrations. With a focus mainly on ceremonial pieces, his aim is to create teaware to support tea enthusiasts in their meditation practice with tea also known as Cha Dao, The Way of Tea. His designs are created to bring ease and joy to their tea tables.
Always studying and passionately searching for new inspirations, Petr regularly visits tearooms, tea gardens, and potter’s studios from the far East such as Korea, China, and Taiwan. Although he is an experienced traveler, he finds his main source of growth from his personal Tea practice and in the experiences of those who use teaware during their daily rituals. He highly encourages thoughts and feedback anytime, it is always welcome and appreciated.
Website: www.potsandtea.cz
Kursinhalt
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| 2 | Petr Novak - Q & A Video | gesperrt |
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