Making a Stoneware Teapot | Throwing, Glazing & Firing | Où se trouve: Le Potier Pothier
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- How teapots are made on a throwing wheel. Pottery made from Stoneware clay - get a teapot on ETSY: www.etsy.com/s...
Ronald Pothier is a potter from Quebec. Watch as he transforms a hunk of clay into a finished teapot.
Ronald Pothier is a potter having started all the way back in 1973 at only the age 13! Today, he works out of his studio in Quebec where he produces beautiful ceramic pieces of art. Bowls, plates, cups, vases, teapots and more, they are strong and practical for everyday use in your kitchen.
Watch as Ronald throws two different teapot designs with such confidence and ease. He makes it look easy but throwing clay on a wheel is quite the workout while also requiring a fine level of finesse. Later on, Ronald explains how he fires, decorates and glazes his pottery and then we see the final result of all the hard work. It's a multistage process that takes several weeks to complete and decades of experience to perfect.
Ronald is a fantastic teacher and holds classes on Saturdays. Whether you're a beginner or experienced in throwing, you are welcome to sign up. Visit Ronald's website for more information.
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Phone: 514. 246. 8403
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Music credits ~
All Music Performed by Simon Pothier
“Nocturne” in E Flat Major, Op.9, No.2 by Frederic Chopin
“Gymnopédie” No.1 by Erik Satie
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Centering the Clay
00:10 Making Teapot Lids
02:40 Making a Teapot Spout
04:54 Centering Clay for Teapot
05:40 Starting the Teapot Body
06:21 Teapot Bottom
06:42 Pulling the Clay Up
08:28 Making the Teapot Belly
10:49 Making the Lid Seat
11:19 Removing the Teapot From Wheel
11:40 Centering Clay for 2nd Teapot
12:20 About Ronald's Family
14:17 Tweaking the Shape
14:45 Cutting Teapot Off the Wheel
14:55 Trimming the Teapot
15:48 Trimming the Bottom
16:15 Signature
16:34 Adding Feet to 2nd Teapot
18:16 Fitting the Spout
19:38 Adding Holes for the Spout
20:20 Attaching the Spout
21:18 Pulling a Handle
20:56 Cutting the Spout Tip
21:41 Attaching the Handle
23:00 Attaching Spout on 2nd Teapot
23:20 Attaching an Overhead Handle
24:20 Pulling a Handle on the Lid
25:26 Glazing
27:21 Loading the Kiln
28:08 Fired Pieces
28:51 Demo of Teapot & Info
29:20 Outro
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He reminds me of Bob Ross, but for pottery. Awesome!
This gives me a title idea
YYEEESS!! made me wanna cry!
I Had to Change my Name maybe he is
I Had to Change my Name omg I was saying the same thing
samee
this guy is like the bob ross of pottery. smooth voice, talented and the completely random conversations
He DID pop up after a video of Bob Ross after all...
@@Burago2k me too
Whet on whet.
i almost commented this
I WAS GONNA COMMENT DAT LMAOO
Therapy: Expensive
A 30-minute video about making teapots: Free
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CapriSuN
u have the same profile picture as my good old internet friend. i just wanted to tell u that.
CapriSuN Your electricity bill exists you know
@@Sarawarawara- haha not if you're a minor and your parents pay for it.
CapriSuN Well then therapy isn’t expensive either
Your parents will pay for It!
I love this man. He's so peaceful. Watching this made me peaceful.
Ha 666 likes
Watching this made me fall asleep.
"and want this to be in the.... *SLAM!* mmmmiddle" I loved that moment
Ya, I was starting to fall asleep until he whipped out the blowtorch. That scared the crap out of me
He’s kinda like the Bob Ross of pottery.
the best part is when you SMACK down the clay, like smacking the devil out of it haha
ohhh snap 😂
That bob ross reference though
*beat the devil out of it
@@eleamrsk_ Romy fans (Im also one)
iStill Cry 😂
The end credit says "All music performed by Simon Pothier" whom I assume is his father. How sweet!
Sarah Kim yes, Simon was our dear musical father. We lost him last May. We miss him more than words can say 💔
@@littlepoots So sorry for your loss. You have blessed us all with his music in this video. I noticed it immediately and enjoyed every note ♥️♥️♥️
@@WhatsNewTodayCreator You are very kind. Thank you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure he was an amazing man, and his legacy continues through his beautiful music. I hope you are all doing well, and staying safe in such a scary time. Stay strong! May Mr. Simon Pothier Rest In Peace.
I've never been to a therapy session before. This video could be the first. My soul is as soft as a marshmallow now.
I said to myself "Why the hell am I watching this"
Yesss
Or as soft as the clay he threw ;)
Like actually, though.
Honestly just any art activity tends to be therapeutic for me cuz it's all about the quiet intuition of the hands
Nearly crapped my pants when he took out the blowtorch. I was so calm listening to his fantastic story and BBBRRSSH. This is the second best thing since Bob Ross
What's the first?
"Scorch the devil outta it"
@Wolfy Junior they are not artists tho
He did that as I was reading this comment lol
Well that spoiled that for me
Most satisfying thing about this video is that it’s exactly 30 minutes long
Also everything in the video:his voice, the music, the pottery changing shapes, and the blow torch!
Thanks for noticing ;)
Stereokroma is the best unknown
You can always spot professionals. They make things look so easy you feel like you can do it... until you try to and make a mess
exactly
It will not be a mess, it will become a happy accident ;)
idk about pottery, but I've done some loved works under Bob Ross
Hahahaha! :)
boltimuss you are telling thats hard?
His speech pattern and accent remind me of Mr. Rogers. Super kind and a pleasure to listen to and watch.
J H I had the exact same though and scrolled through the comments to see if anyone else thought that!
@@MsHD2585 Same.
bruh i just came here from a mr rogers video lmao it was the first suggestion
I'm so glad someone else thinks he sounds like Mr Rogers too.
yes exactly!
Bro I’ve never loved my recommendation feed as I’ve been loving right now during quarantine. Exactly what I needed. Don’t care if I’m 4 years late to the party
same
Didn't even realize 30 minutes went by! Very relaxing and nice video!
Throwing that high takes all the strength from your arms.
True
I didnt realize that the video was 30 mins till you said it XD
@@isaacmbamuku9053 SAME WTF
I can sit and watch this guy do his thing and talk for hours. Would love to stop by if I'm ever around that area.
This is easy to watch and learn from!
I'm a year behind the rest of the comments (chuckle). I look for videos like this to help destress, but I have bookmarked your etsy shop, as sometimes I look for gifts for family members. Very nice work.
Gary The Gray I feel you man
:3
Just realized I watched a 30 minute video on making a tea pot, when I can barely usually finish a music video.
Sameeee
Ethan Roberts bc this doesn't have Cardi B
Because this man is amazing
Same
Samiii :3 u a lame
"In pottery, there's many, many stages and no stage is more important than another."
I actually started tearing up at some point.
that's your inner artist!
If listening to this video made my anxiety calm down, imagine taking one week course with him, not only gain knowledge on pottery but gain all the peace you can contain in your body.
I was recovering from an anxiety attack by doing some drawing, and i put this on in the background. Hes such an amazing man. Its very relaxing to listen to him, and the way he talks almost makes it seem like hes right there as your friend.
Ninjanova Ahhhhhh like the feeling of climbing into a hot bath with lots of bubbles & herbs when you are so sore you can hardly move.You can literally feel the tension and soreness float away. He is gifted in more than one way and those gifts overlap.😊👍❣️❣️❣️
This was relaxing to watch ^.^
Thanks for watching :)
Nice
listening to you reminiscing about your family of artists makes me hope I'll help raise kids that talk about me when their older with the same fondness. made me feel something..
Bob Ross shit right here. I am drunk and this's just a blessing RN
we love undertale
I'm tipsy too. Cheers.
🥂
I'm impaired
*This is the best pottery video i have ever seen this guy was so interesting i dont give a like on videos much but this is in my like playlist now i gave a subb too.*
Thanks! :)
I had a little moment there while the music started and the pot body was being thrown. Came *this* close to shedding a tear... idk why it must have just been such a beautiful moment. Much love and light be with you friend 💚
i love how his surname is Pothier and he's a potter. It's quite likely his family were potters by trade a long time ago.
vinyl hedgehog - I was thinking his last name is pretty convenient.
My last name is Crocker. Guess my ancestors made crocks. 😐
Went to school with a girl called Couturier ... guess what she became.
dethofariel Um what? A lot of people a long time ago had last names that matched their professions. It made people easier to identify. The last name Smith comes from being a blacksmith. It was literally what they did centuries ago.
Can he possibly be related to the boy who lived?
Harry Potter
This was wonderful - and I was touched to see that your father performed the piano we heard, thank you so much (to both of you!) for sharing your process and your art.
everything about this video is satisfying.
including the fact that this video is exactly 30 minutes long
btw, the fact that music was left out of the video is much appreciated
You’re like the clay version of Bob Ross
Burning Callouses LORE OLYMPUS
Lol I was gonna say that 😂
_Skittles _ Ssssoo can you taste the rainbow?
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂
OMG I WAS ABOUT THE SAY THAT TO MY SISTER!!!
Watching him throw above his waist really interests me. I’ve always thrown hunched over and it really hurts my neck and back. I’m working with porcelain so it’s not too tough, maybe I’ll rig something up so the plate will sit above my waist. Beautiful video!
I also thought this was so interesting! I always throw hunched over. People don’t understand me when I say my back is in pain. I should try to throw above my waist... might be easier on my health!
He's cool and fun to watch him he's like so talented!!!👍👍
I love how there's no loud music during the video. Thanks!
I just found out.... that this helps me with my stress during homework... this is great, thank you so much
Really thank you
I come back to this video often. It’s one of my favorite videos. So calming.
Thankyou
I just wanted to say thank you for the closed captions. I'm hard of hearing and these are so so important to me.
:)
I took a ceramics class in High School, I didn't do very well and I ditched a lot of days when I had it, there was nothing that I made that I truly liked until I made my teapot for my final during the second semester. While it was a bit of a rush and the body was not as smooth as I wanted it to be I was proud that I made it, I thought everything else looked pretty nice and I glazed it a pretty sky blue color and did the lid top in green. Though I can't use it for tea (I made it non-utilitarian because when it was fired the lid got stuck on top, and I didn't want to risk messing it up) I still have it in a glass display case that we have some picture frames in in our house. This teapot was one of the most creative things I have done.
Watching and listening him is very therapeutic, it’s like listening to your grandmother talk while she cooks. Great video!
this is so pure, creative, peaceful & inspiring, I feel so calm by it all
That was awesome. Artistry, craftsmanship, and soothing voice like Bob Ross. But with History, Science, and Art lessons taught in the style of Mr. Rogers.
I watch this video every morning. I am a potter, and his technique is so well identified, and his voice is so relaxing, and the classical music is so beautiful… It takes me back to my childhood, watching Mr. Rogers. His voice reminds me of Mr. Rogers, and it’s so soothing and he explains everything step-by-step. I would love to see more videos from him.
Thankyou Jenn.
I love watching stuff like this.
Super interesting seeing what people are passionate about.
I think that the overall content quality here is too great for the common UA-cam platform lol.
I'm confused whether I'm mesmerized with just another pottery video or the way the old man talks. Once a teacher always a teacher i guess. Thanks UA-cam for recommending this video.
what a lovely video. other ceramics videos ive been watching have a tendency to be grainy, poorly shot, and impersonal, but not so here. this fellow is a skilled craftsman, and it was a pleasure to watch him at his work.
+Sarah Repp Thank you Sarah, we will likely make more in the future.
18:18 there’s a lil doggo in the background that comes forward to the mid left of the video :)
Edit: little buddy has ventured to the land under the desk. Best of luck on your travels, little buddy. Best of luck.
Also, to actually comment on the video, this dude is seriously an artisan. He reminds me of a more chill version of my art teacher from freshman year. Both are passionate about art. Cool dudes.
he went to the dog dimension
Pottery making is an intricate craft that requires patience and precision. From shaping the clay to firing the final product, every step is a testament to the artisan's skill and dedication. It's fascinating to see how traditional techniques are preserved and passed down through generations, blending seamlessly with modern innovations
This is the only 30 minute video on UA-cam I've ever watched. Great videos man, keep it going!
Keep your mary-juano, kids. this is the kind of pot that gets me high
Seymour Butts 😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
Good teapots are priceless! My Mom got one or found one with her mom when I was younger that was of a really nice grayisch blue, the pattern reminds me of clouds kinda. I think it was made with machines since it doesnt have any signatures at all. Put its my all time favorite teapot. Its very balanced and keeps the tea real warm and also packs around 1,7 L or 1,8 L and yeah. The day itll break of old days ill be crying because ill know i dont want any other pot.
I don’t know what’s more satisfying. The making of the teapot, or the fact that this video is exactly 30 minutes.
I loved this. Absolutely love it from start to finish: the tone, the music, the art. The intersection of Feng Shui meets Zen in the clay studio. Meditative.
The Quebecois have a beautiful orientation with life similar to the best of French traditions..
He's literally the Bob Ross of pottery.
I was just thinking that and then saw this comment lol - talks just like him
hhhk20 honestly dude, fuck you
@hhhk20 Was all that really necessary ok maybe you don't like Bob Ross but alot and I mean ALOT of other people do and Bob Ross was a very talented man as this man is aswell no doubt about that but next time keep your commentary to your self please and please keep your opion to yourself because opions are like assholes we all have one so please shut the fuck up thanks
@hhhk20 ok so now were calling names no shit its a public platform and im not a clueless piece of shit I'm actually making all A's in my classes so I'm not clueless and i wanst saying your opion wasn't wanted what i was trying to say wad there was an nicer way to say that you don't like him and you don't have to be a dick to get people to hear your opion like i said opions anr like assholes we all have one but your opion is irelivent so keep it to your self,find a nicer way to say it or shut the fuck up.
hhhk20 why u pressed
Very beautiful teapots)))
This man has some real talent👍
You should totally get a twitch channel and stream in the creative section. Could really interact with fans there live.
The amount of tears I shed in this video is huge this is basically free therapy it’s so calming and stress relieving
This is the most wholesome thing I have ever experienced
This was already great to begin with but when you added Erik Satie Gymnopodie as background music, I fell in love
It must be so peaceful to sit and listen to that meditative and harmonic music that the wheel is making while you work
I can’t believe I just watched someone make a teapot for 30:00 min straight out of clay
The first 30 seconds I'm thinking "this looks easy enough" then by the 1:30 mark I'm like "what kind of sorcery is this?"
Thomas Roucka about the same here
I really like to watch pottery videos...they r sooooo satisfying....and u made a really good piece of art....
This was beyond relaxing! I would love to visit this man and learn how to do pottery! So amazing! He's just so soothing and soft spoken!
this is the most relaxing video i´ve seen in a while. thank you.
I fell asleep for 15 minutes, and it is probably the most blessed nap I have ever had. I am gonna save this video for falling asleep to again!
I have a short attention span, but though this video was long, I loved every minute. Thanks for posting!!!
Man I took ceramics in high school and I miss it so much!!
I am in absolute awe of your skill and patience.
Thank you for helping me with my teapot project in school. I was struggling and I found your video and I got a really good grade on it after watching. Your very peaceful and helpful and if I ever go to New York I'll be sure to stop by❤️❤️❤️
kitty kurasaki
I think he is in Quebec Canada
Me: I'm going to pay attention and learn something new.
My brain: "I'm a little teapot short and spout. Here is my handle here is my spout."
When I get all steamed up hear me shout
Chrysalism Acosmist Tip me up and pour me out!
**insert something that rhymes**
Why is this so asmr like I almost fell asleep it was so calming to watch and listen to. Omg I love ittt
This was such a relaxing video and I felt like I learnt quite a bit from you.
I hope that one day my pieces will be as beautifully crafted as yours are.
nattles nice profile pic lol
This was so lovely! It was great to see how you make them. I'm no artisan myself, but I love watching people who love and have truly mastered their craft. Your pieces are gorgeous :)
His voice is so soothing I would fall asleep listening to his podcasts
*ASMR left the chat*
@@ThatOneTravel You can't just tell people it bored/relaxed people to sleep just because it wasn't asmr for you. Everyone has different perceptions of everything. This was definitely asmr for me.
@@ThatOneTravel this most definitely gave me the tingle in my pringle
@@April_a26 Good man. I'm sure you're father is proud of you. (that isn't sarcasm)
More like joined
"This came from the Brits, although they got it from [...]" is basically a summary of all of British history.
Patrick Hodson _____ Not really, no.
Burlats de Montaigne Tea is Chinese. Curry is Indian . The British love stolen things.
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 Yes really.
Stolen rights!!
Joke They don't love stolen memes though
Wow.. He's the best!
The best video on pottery I've ever seen
I dont know how you do it but I have never seen someone make better pottery than this! This is my first video and I cant believe how talented you are! Keep up the good work.
thankyou
Really liked the aboriginal-inspired artwork. Really suits the work well. Beautifully done. Thanks so much for sharing!
Enjoyed it very much. Thank you!
I would so love to join one of your classes. Sadly I live in Germany and so I won't be able to make it. But this video definitely "fired" my wish to try making pottery :)
I have a friend ho has a german friend, they're planning on both going to america
I'm in Germany right now. Wow. It's a nice country!
tiny pebble person ja, ich bin ein Deutsch 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
This is so relaxing, i almost fell asleep to it.😌
I agree with other people!! I wanted to know how to make a tea pot as a beginner ceramic student, but his voice absorbed my mind and feeling like I was in the peaceful cottage and totally relaxed. What a cozy voice you have!! Love the pot, of course!! ( And the piano music!! ) Thank you for the video!!
Of course you're an artist. This is amazing and really nice to watch!
I did not think it was possible but this man has made me interested in pottery.
I would love nothing more than to spend six months away from everything and just learn the barest basics from this good man and skilled craftsman.
Liked, subscribed, followed, and heartily recommended to everyone I know. Thank you for your work, and for your calm in a stormy world.
Beautiful tea pots and wonderful UA-cam your love and passion for your work just comes out so strong and yes , indeed potters are artist ! LOL
I hope to buy one of your tea pots too.
Winks
Lisa
something about his voice is calming
So Zen. Like a human qualude. I could watch/listen all day.
14:05 best part, thanks for not cutting it out.
"We don't necessarily have to show that to people.
"
I re watched it thrice. I still don't get it. Can you please explain?
@@Lanidoinglife caught a trade secret on camera :)
says it will be cut out, doesn't cut it out in the end
@@x3ICEx But what is he doing with the blowtorch?
I assume for drying the clay quickly. So that it can subsequently be removed/chiseled away (for a highly polished end result) without first having to wait hours. Or maybe it gets hot enough to even get close to actually firing it, but just the top surface. And then it becomes brittle and chips away from the subsurface easier, when abrased. Either way it's probably a trade secret and I just learned about it from this video. (Or maybe it's considered a shameful, cheap way to cheat the true process of pottery? And that's why it was going to be cut... I don't know.)
But it's a way of smoothing out surface ridges for sure.
@@x3ICEx Do you mean it's a way of smoothing out surface ridges?
I don’t have words to describe the joy in seeing your happiness in what you do!
Great enjoy!!
Greetings from India !
This is a beautiful and soothing video to watch. This guy is very knowledgeable and the way he shares his story and wisdom is so peaceful and loving. Very Bob Ross like.
This has inspired me! I'm going to make some tea now, haha
This was oddly satisfying wish I could see this guy make pottery in real life thanks for this channel almost everything here is satisfying
+Gaming Cupcake Thanks :)
Wow, what a short 30 minute video. So soothing and informative by a true master "artist"!
even the music is soothing he seems so kind and loving I would love to learn from him
Just magical, thank you, after a painful hard day this is wonderful to see
This gotta be one of the best videos on UA-cam
Thankyou
Me before watching this video: not doing well, struggling with a severe lack of motivation and just overall feeling useless
Me after watching this video: I could kick lifes problems right in the weak spots and do anything my mind desires
Thank you so much for this video. I had a rough week and your soothing voice was exacly what I needed to relax...
Love it when a potter explains and chat, while making consistent pots. Not so much the ease, but the confidence is beautiful to watch. I hope to see more of your work on YT.
UA-cam popped this up on my recommended (I wasn't sure why) so on whim I clicked, and I think its been the best choice I made all day.
Your work is amazing! I have never seen a tea pot being made, and didn't know the amount of work needed to do so. It makes me in awe of your skill, and I fell in love with the finished pieces.
I plan on looking up more videos now, as I wish to learn more about this art of clay forming. Thank you for the amazing video :)
(also do you happen to sell online your finished tea pots? I couldn't seem to find a link that showed that. Because if you do, I know what I am putting as my Christmas gift list this year!)
Hi Zetamoon. Thanks for your kind comment. :)
Ronald does have an Etsy store online here: www.etsy.com/shop/ThePotterPothier
Thank you so much!
Zetamoon
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