Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

With a view of Chair Mountain and careful organization to make the most of every inch, Ishara Sweeney creates nature-inspired pottery in her upstairs home studio.

With increased concern for hygiene, a team of researchers at the Icheon Branch of the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology have conducted tests on the antibacterial and antiviral possibilities of copper-glazed ceramic.

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

How could I get ash effects with zero chance of any running or dripping?

Co-founded by Kate McIntyre, Kaolin is a unique online sales venue that champions handmade ceramics created by New Zealand artists.

Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

Working potters Naysan McIlhargey and Corien Ridderikhoff share several recipes for glazes that they make and use in their studio practices.

In order for materials tests, notes, and test tiles to continue to provide useful information, it’s critical that your findings are organized. Read here to learn about Rhonda Willers’ best practices for record keeping.

Do you have a matte glaze that you wish was a bit glossier? Well, it is easier than you think to convert a matte surface to a glossy one, just by adding silica.

Renowned ceramic artists displayed work centered on migration—in all its forms, from that of populations and people to the movement of knowledge—at the Ariana Museum in Geneva, Switzerland.

After initially studying textile design in the UK, Mayumi Yamashita realized she wanted to work with materials hands-on and switched her course of study.

Over the course of 45 years, Dutch potter Corien Ridderikhoff has maintained a flexible approach to her career.

Working in themes for each firing of his wood kiln provides Naysan McIlhargey with new challenges and opportunities to explore across hundreds of pots.

After college, an apprenticeship, mentor relationships, part-time jobs, and a methodical approach to building her business helped Maya Machin to forge her path as a potter.

A craftsman-style bungalow that was turned into an industrial space is home base for Maria White’s studio practice, business, pottery lessons, and community-focused nonprofit.

Have you heard the story of the prince and princess who must shatter a magician’s spell that transformed the inhabitants of a faraway island into porcelain? Now you can experience this reimagined, allegorical tale exploring Europe’s pursuit of porcelain.

Dip glazing offers many benefits, but a key disadvantage is the volume of glaze needed to submerge the bisqueware.

Regardless of how much the sale of ceramic work contributes to your income, I hope that the stories shared in this issue shed light on the reality of life as a professional potter while encouraging you to think about what you want to get out of clay.