Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Instead of tossing a broken umbrella that has gotten blown out of shape, repurpose its metal frame into custom carving tools.

This expanding network of young artists connects with students at high schools and community centers through hands-on clay workshops. Teaching basic techniques inspires interest and conversation, and

A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice Jakielski. Inspired by historical vess

Mia Llauder and Joan Serra took on an ambitious project to renovate an old farmhouse outside of Barcelona. Now that the main house, studios, and gallery are complete, they want to start up an artist-i

Adding recycled ceramic waste (like bricks and sanitary ware) as aggregate in concrete production may be one way to make construction more sustainable.

Last year was challenging for many people. Colorado-based artist Rita Vali countered the isolation through a series of socially-distanced outdoor invitations for the public to find and interact with s

Mayer Shacter started out his career as a ceramic artist, then gravitated to his current focus as an art dealer and collector. He opened Galería Atotonilco outside of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, wh

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

I’m always looking for ways to increase my efficiency or make tricky tasks a little easier. And, if I can find a solution using things I already have lying around the studio or home, even better. My D

Studio time is precious, which leads me to evaluate work sessions based on how many pieces I’ve made, sanded, glazed, or assembled. I have to remind myself not to define my progress and success so nar

Growing up, Antonio Martinez worked alongside his father in the family metalworking business. Working with clay allows Martinez to find parallels and connections between his personal history and the p

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

Robin Hopper and Deanna Ranlett’s lichen and crawl glazes have interesting special-effect surfaces created by a high percentage of magnesium carbonate.

Sandra Torres, Marty Fielding, and Jeff Diehl share the slips, soluble-salt solutions, washes, and glazes that they use to finish the surfaces of their work.

While some glazes have additions that intentionally create a crawled, crackled effect when fired, this is rarely a welcome surprise in your go-to functional glaze. Find out why a glaze may crawl and h

This potter’s flexible shelving system consists of standard-sized and reclaimed boards that can be moved to accommodate the height of pieces. Even when installed in a century-old structure with incons

The desire for sturdy vessels that look delicate inspired Sandra Torres to make her work using slip-casting techniques. Interest in unglazed surfaces led her to develop a palette using soluble salts t

Curated by Mark Del Vecchio, “Shadow” displays ceramic works by five artists that explore the connotations, ambiguity, and possibilities of darkness.

Growing up with Southern traditions in a family of strong women who used humor to overcome difficult times has led Cheyenne Chapman Rudolph to explore nostalgia, kitsch, stereotypical gender norms, an

Using a micaceous clay provided Isatu Hyde the opportunity to move away from glaze and create pots made for the intimate, treasured experiences of domestic life.