AMACO/Brent Proudly Introduces QuickCenterTM – The Revolutionary Way for Centering Clay on the Wheel

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(EMWNews – July 30, 2008) – AMACO/Brent proudly introduces the

QuickCenter™ system, a revolutionary new way to center clay on the

potter’s wheel. For centuries, one of the greatest challenges for

beginning and intermediate level potters has been centering clay on the

wheel. The QuickCenter™ clay centering device aids free-hand centering

for the thrill of throwing without the stress.

To successfully manipulate clay, it is essential to properly center the

clay on the wheel before it starts to spin. In the past, potters were

intimidated by the process of learning to center clay. QuickCenter™

makes centering clay on

the wheel quick and easy so students of all ages do not lose time and

patience. From the beginning, hobbyists can throw plates and pots

successfully on a potter’s wheel with QuickCenter™ because it cuts an

exact plug of clay and delivers it locked and centered to the wheel head.

In 2007, QuickCenter™ was developed by two professors at Eastern

Illinois University. David Griffin and Dwain Naragon sketched their idea,

successfully tested a prototype and approached AMACO/Brent with it as an

industry leader in support of ceramics education. AMACO owns Brent

pottery wheels with 13 different styles designed for professional

pottery studios, school classrooms and hobbyists. In 1982, AMACO/Brent

designed and manufactured the first potter’s wheel with wheelchair

accessibility. AMACO/Brent immediately recognized the cutting edge

potential of QuickCenter™ to enrich art education.

Teachers, professional potters and students appreciate the QuickCenter™

clay centering device

for its convenience. With QuickCenter™, potters start creations

right away with perfectly centered clay. According to John Graves, a

retired pottery instructor at Cumberland County High School, “My students

definitely showed a little more enthusiasm, a little more confidence than

what I’ve seen in the weeks and weeks of wheel trials with the

QuickCenter™, I think the kids would certainly have more inspiration to

become wheel workers.”

The QuickCenter™ System features a unique recessed bat set and a simple

canister/plunger that handles 3 to 4 pounds of clay along with an

instructional DVD to get started right away. The revolutionary

QuickCenter™ System will be available August, 2008. Pre-orders are

taken by calling the AMACO/Brent customer service department at

800-374-1600 or by emailing [email protected]. For new product review

information, please contact Dawn Sandoe, Creative Director/PR at (800)

374-1600 or via email at [email protected].