How to Throw Two Different Types of Bowls on the Pottery Wheel

In this video, you’ll learn how to throw two different bowl forms on the pottery wheel: a wide, open bowl and a deeper, rounded bowl. The demonstration walks through centering the clay, opening, pulling the walls, and shaping each form while highlighting the key differences in hand position, wall angle, and rim control for each bowl type. You’ll also see tips for maintaining even thickness, creating a strong base, compressing the rim, and finishing each bowl cleanly on the wheel. This video is great for beginners learning bowl forms and for potters who want to better understand how small changes in technique create very different results.