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Andrea Denniston and Seth Guzovsky operate Poor Farm Pottery in the Virginia mountains, each making distinctive work in a shared studio. In keeping with tradition established by regional potteries, th

Artist and gallerist Jonathan Kaplan shares several strategies to help potters adapt to the new reality and restrictions of the selling work during the pandemic. Assessing markets, branding, and build

Good lighting and sharp focus are key in accurately representing any object in a photograph. Beyond the basics, other aspects that ceramic artists may consider depend on the intended use of the images

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

After you have mixed and siphoned terra sigillata, you need to measure its specific gravity. Specific gravity is a measurement describing the relative heaviness of the terra sigillata in relation to s

In this issue, which focuses on the business side of being a ceramic artist, individuals discuss the long-term plans and various adaptations that have enabled them to earn a living working in clay. Ha

Ellen Day established BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center in Long Island City, New York, as a place for the whole community to access clay and in turn, inspire each other.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

This annual guide lists opportunities in alphabetical order by US state, then by country. To ensure complete under-standing of application requirements and what the experience entails...

An interest in the forces that formed the earth’s strata led Allan Kluber to experiment with layering colored clays. A desire to make work that could function in many ways inspired him to develop a se

Applied on a flock of sculptural birds as well as functional pottery, these recipes provide versatility of use, color, and surface.

Contemporary shino glazes have many base materials similar to traditional shinos, but push the boundaries in other ways. The glazes below are layered, manipulated with additional materials, or fired t

Artists from all over China are moving to Jingdezhen to set up shop as independent studio artists, taking advantage of the infrastructure and know-how in the country’s porcelain capital.

“Shino first or suffer the curse” is a phrase we have all heard, but what’s the science behind this mantra and what are the risks of not abiding by it?

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