You need only a clump of clay, your hands and a few common utensils to create a menagerie of miniature animals or a pretty little basket. It all starts with one basic clay creation – the pinch pot.

Working with clay isn't just for kids. We asked Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio Executive Director Ellen Kleckner to show us how to make a pinch pot. A pinch pot is one of the cornerstones of ...