Thrown | Lilly Maetzig

Step into the intimate world of ceramic artist Lilly Maetzig as she shares the meditative practice of throwing pottery on the wheel. This visually stunning book captures the transformative journey from raw clay to finished vessel, revealing how the ancient craft of ceramics offers modern makers a path to creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression.

Through breathtaking photography and thoughtful narrative, Maetzig explores the tactile pleasures and technical challenges of working with clay, from centering and shaping to glazing and firing. More than a pottery manual, this is a meditation on craft, patience, and the profound satisfaction of creating functional beauty with your own hands, inviting readers to discover the grounding, restorative power of working with earth and fire.