Learn the pottery lingo by searching on-line hobby sites such as a Discover A Hobby. It is important to know what pinching, throwing and glazing are before you begin.
Watch and learn pottery on-line from experienced potters through videos on You Tube and other "how to" video websites. Witnessing the actual steps and motions will teach in ways that words are unable to do.
Register for an on-line pottery class. Some classes can be paid for one at a time, allowing you to hone in on specific skills. There are also free tutorials on the Internet for people who do not want to or are unable to pay.
Sign up for on-line pottery forums to gain access to a virtual peer society. Here you can ask questions and get answers from potters ranging in various levels of experience. The great thing about forums is that you can usually get help day and night. Peruse previous posts to find answers to questions that have already been asked.
Subscribe to free on-line pottery updates through "Ceramics Monthly," "Pottery Making Illustrated" and other free on-line magazines to receive important updates about the pottery craft.