Ben Carter is a studio potter, workshop leader, and host of the podcast Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. He received his BFA in ceramics and painting from Appalachian State University and his MFA in ceramics from the University of Florida. His professional experience includes being an artist-in-E lectured and presented workshops at universities and craft centers in the United States, China, Australia, and New Zealand. He has exhibited internationally in numerous invitational and juried shows. He is currently based in Santa Cruz, California.
Ben Carter's 'Mastering the Potter's Wheel'...takes readers through all of the basics, from centering to mastering the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in the chapters that follow. From a variety of methods for throwing large objects out of clay, such as pitchers and platters to alterations, darting, and paddling, this book offers potters a world of possibilities. With inspirational guest features from today's top working artists, this book is the new gold standard for potters and pottery studios everywhere. - Alan Petrucelli, Examiner.com