Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Reclaim The Cup is a creative workshop series that encourages participants to transform broken and discarded ceramics into unconventional, sculptural cups.

A recent study examined how cultural and individual differences influence pottery shapes by having 21 potters from French, Hindu Indian, and Muslim Indian communities reproduce four basic shapes on their respective pottery wheels.

In this issue, we see how a number of ceramic artists make functional pottery and interpret function according to their goals and conceptual concerns.

As ceramic artists we pay most attention to our clay bodies and glazes, but what happens in between those two areas should not be ignored. Learn more about the all-important hidden zone of ceramics.

The recipes below yield fluid, pooling glaze surfaces when fired in the soda kiln. Samuel Newman uses these in the studio on wheel-thrown and stamped vessels.

The following recipes for a clay body and majolica glaze are two that potter Peter Jadoonath utilizes in his functional ceramics.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Samuel Newman’s signature form, the Maker’s Mug, combines multiple forming techniques and uses atmospheric firing as a collaborative process, all resulting in a unique hourglass shape with dynamic surfaces.

With a career shaped by rigorous training, including a life-changing apprenticeship with Richard Bresnahan, Samuel Johnson’s multi-disciplinary practice is rooted in traditional pottery techniques.

If you often sand work in the studio and need a way to contain dust in the process, this DIY sanding box offers a customized but easy and inexpensive solution.

Frederick Ebenezer Okai work reflects his experiences with Indigenous potters, showcasing their traditional pottery alongside his own.

Peter Jadoonath’s story is that of many potters who have weathered a lengthy career. His personal reflection emphasizes the importance of community in his artistic journey.

Etty Anderson is a multidisciplinary artist whose work draws inspiration from contemporary furniture design and architecture, pushing boundaries with a bold and refined aesthetic.

Walter Keeler is passionate about his craft. He believes that pottery is not a choice, but a driving force fueled by curiosity.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

A clay extruder can enhance productivity, consistency, and creativity in ceramic art by offering precise shaping capabilities and expanding the range of techniques and designs that artists can explore.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions