Welcome to the 2026 issue of Studio Talk! Brought to you by the staff of Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated, this compendium is filled with articles by ceramic makers to watch and discover. The following pages feature eight artists who open up to readers about their inspiration, thoughts on ceramic trends, and their role in the ceramics field. Several of these innovative thinkers also take us step by step through the techniques they use and the tools that help them realize their ideas. Others share a sneak peek into their studios and talk about their day-to-day practices. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the creative minds and lives of fellow ceramic artists.

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Cover Top row, left to right: Jaden Estes Carlson, Deb Sullivan, Maxwell Henderson. Middle row, left to right Anna Kruse, Natalie Thedford. Bottom row, left to right: Andy Foster, Bianka Groves, Kyle Lascelle.

Finding Joy and Happiness in Clay by Deb Sullivan

Endless Moments and Intrigue by Anna Kruse

Intentional Softening by Maxwell Henderson

Knowledge Through Experimentation by Andy Foster

Clay and the Human Experience by Natalie Thedford

Managing Artistic Chaos by Kyle Lascelle

Abundance and Resource by Bianka Groves

Patterned by Perception by Jaden Estes Carlson

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