Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Tyler Quintin demonstrates how he builds with bone-dry coils and slip to create fragmented wire-frame works that function as visual metaphors for building or evolving identities.

Lucy Baxendale’s continuous creative loop between her sketchbook and worktable has facilitated a body of sculptural works full of expression, whimsy, and unique handbuilt details.

Her exhibition of wood-fired works at Lucy Lacoste Gallery, “Marrow,” offered a meditation on physical, mental, and emotional experiences.

Zemer Peled’s childhood experiences with archaeological digs have informed her unique process of smashing porcelain into shards before using them to organically assemble small and large-scale works.

Ryan Coppage and Julia Krichev discuss the history and modern influence of Oribe ware, the 16th–17th century Japanese ceramic style known for its vibrant green glaze and irregular forms.

An updated building on her property in the woods of Vermont serves as the bright and organized workspace for Jodie Masterman’s pottery practice.

In the face of limited options for showing and selling work, Good Habit Pottery Company was established to showcase the work of emerging ceramic artists.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

As potters, I feel like we’re always trying to create our own tools as a workaround to the real deal.

In this issue, we highlight ceramic artists whose processes and finished products stand out and share just how they arrived at their methods.

Looking for advice and tips on designing a studio space for efficiency, clarity, and inspiration? Check out how Kim Mitchell transformed her two-car garage.

This issue is focused on the tools, skills, and resources artists employ to make ceramics. Ryan Coppage makes a case for

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals

Combing and layering various glazes can be tricky to avoid running, crawling, and other surface flaws. But, with advance testing and experimentation, the results can be stunning.

Yes, glazing can be a daunting task, but it can also be a lot fun and very rewarding, when you allow yourself some time to experiment with layering combinations.

Drawing from influences including Scandinavian, German, and East Asian ceramics, Barbara Lormelle’s work embodies simplicity in form, with a particular focus on glazing techniques that explore depth, translucency, and color.

Nina Gerada, a Maltese artist, blends ceramics, sculpture, and installations to explore themes of memory, place, and the natural world.