We are thrilled to announce our next Talking Clay Field Trip webinar to visit Chanakarn "Punch" Semachai in her studio in Bangkok, Thailand! Join us as we chat with Punch about her influences, how she uses clay and other materials as a tool for connection between cultures, about ceramics in Thailand, and much more!

For most people who are new to throwing clay, an early goal is throwing large pots (that don’t weigh 40 pounds!). But it can be hard to figure out how to get clay from the base up into the walls, as well as how to add shape without having the whole thing collapse. In this clip, we've gathered three useful tips on throwing large pots to help you overcome obstacles that might be holding you back!

Glaze mixing can be daunting to the novice, especially when the recipe contains an ingredient that is unfamiliar or unavailable. But with a few simple melt tests, you can learn a lot about what materials do at your firing range and start making educated guesses as to what might make a good substitute for the unfamiliar ingredient.

We have a number of pouring pot projects here on Ceramic Arts Network, but the majority of them are wheel thrown. So today I thought I would share a great handbuilt pitcher project.