Tips for Throwing a Perfect Tall Cylinder
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … Read More
Born and raised in Colorado, Adam Field earned his Bachelors of Art from Fort Lewis College. For two years, he immersed himself in the culturally rich art scene of the San Francisco Bay area, where he began his full-time studio practice. From there, he relocated to Maui, where he established a thriving studio business. He spent most of 2008 in Icheon, South Korea, studying traditional Korean pottery making techniques under sixth-generation Onggi master Kim Il Mahn. In 2013, he created and debuted HIDE-N-SEEKAH, a pottery scavenger hunt using the social media platform Instagram, at the NCECA conference in Houston, Texas. He also has been a summer resident at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana. Adam currently maintains his studio in Durango, Colorado. His works are included in private collections and kitchen cabinets internationally. To learn more, please visit www.adamfieldpottery.com.
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … Read More
Throwing large plate forms is tricky because it can be hard to master centering and spreading the clay out wide … Read More
If there is one thing I have learned from making DVDs with uber-talented artists over the last couple of years, … Read More
Gaining business skills can be difficult. Springboard for the Arts, a non-profit arts-services organization, has made it easier with their … Read More
Making the Tool
In my travels through Korea, I’ve discovered some traditional Korean carving tools that are well suited to my … Read More
Not sure what to use all those social-media platforms for? They’re great for finding ways to connect, share ideas, and … Read More
The key to taking your pots from good to great is careful design (and practice, practice, practice, of course). If … Read More
After spending many years living the nomadic life that many potters are familiar with, Adam Field and Heesoo Lee decided … Read More