Is being a potter a good fit for you?
Runs machines or a potter's wheel to shape clay into pottery, ceramics and stoneware.
What the work involves
- Runs gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.
- Raises and shapes clay into items like vases and jugs on a spinning wheel by hand.
- Mixes and applies glazes to pottery using tools like spray guns.
- Adjusts the wheel speed by the feel of the clay as the walls get thinner.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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