Clayworker: meaning, definitions and examples

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clayworker

 

[ kleษชหŒwษœrkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crafts and trades

A clayworker is a person who creatively shapes and manipulates clay to form various objects such as pottery, sculptures, and ceramics. They often utilize techniques like hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing to produce their works. A clayworker's skills can range from amateur to professional, with some specializing in functional items like bowls and vases, while others focus on artistic expressions.

Synonyms

ceramicist, potter, sculptor.

Examples of usage

  • The clayworker skillfully crafted a stunning vase.
  • At the art fair, I met a talented clayworker.
  • She took a pottery class to become a better clayworker.

Translations

Translations of the word "clayworker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oleiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค•เคพ เค•เคพเคฐเฅ€เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรถpfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengrajin tanah liat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝั‡ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ceramik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ถ่Šธๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท potier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alfarero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถmlekรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์˜ˆ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงู†ุน ุงู„ูุฎุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrnฤรญล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrnฤiar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ถ่‰บๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lonฤar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keramiker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะฐะผะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keramika ustasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alfarero

Etymology

The term 'clayworker' combines the word 'clay', which dates back to Old English 'claeg', meaning 'moldable earth', and 'worker', derived from the Old English 'wyrcan', meaning 'to work'. The practice of working with clay dates back to ancient civilizations, where early artisans shaped clay into pots, figurines, and other utilitarian objects. As pottery evolved through the ages, the craft grew in complexity, leading to different specializations, including stoneware and earthenware production. In contemporary times, clayworking can be both a hobby and a professional vocation, with numerous schools and workshops available, showcasing the enduring nature of this ancient craft.