Everyone has a favorite mug or a plate that is just the right size—not too small and not too big—that fits perfectly in the cupboard. In this book, we show you how to create such beloved pieces. In Functional Stoneware, you will learn to consider functionality and design, estimate proportions, make sketches, choose clay and tools, decide between different manufacturing techniques, as well as gain knowledge about food-safe glazes and much more. Jacqui Atkin is a designer, author, and successful workshop leader. In this book, she explains how to create beautiful and practical stoneware, from cups, plates, and saucers to baking dishes, jugs, and soup tureens. Start right away, and soon you will hold pieces in your hands that combine aesthetic design, form, and function.