Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the task with this versatile system.

Facets and undercuts inevitably lead to complicated molds when slip casting. Walk through the process, step by step, of creating and using a five-part mold for a clean-lined, city-inspired pouring ves

An exhibition of work by a number of sculptors and potters at the CLAY Museum of Ceramic Art Denmark in Middelfart, Denmark, explores physical ceramic objects in the age of online images and virtual e

These two Greenlandic artists share a focus on expressing their Inuit heritage through the forms and materials of their respective ceramic vessels, sculptures, and tile murals.

After spending 40 years focused on form, Andrew Matheson has shifted to exploring a variety of decoration techniques on the surfaces of his blue-and-white and shino-glazed pots.

From the pit-fired surfaces of African pottery to the simple lines of classical Greek forms, Boyan Moskov harmonizes a range of influences to create minimal, dramatic sculptural vessels.

Prue Venables’ nuanced and meticulous work stems from her experiences as both a musician and potter, her travels and observations of various cultures, and her focus on the way things interact.

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

On a spontaneous visit after noticing the handmade vessels that decorated Flatdogs Camp, Craig Hinshaw met Eness Ngulube, a Zambian potter who shared her practice and perspective on pottery in her com

A Bay Area studio in a community makerspace, complete with a boldly customized and branded kiln shed, serves as the workspace for sculptor Ashwini Bhat.

From brown to bling, the spectrum of ceramic aesthetics—and possibilities—is vast, rich terrain at the disposal of artists of every generation working today.

Hanging solutions are an important consideration before, during, and after the making of a piece. With work that is very thin or small, I adhere strong, neodymium rare-earth magnets to the ceramic, wh

When I was in graduate school at the University of Colorado, Boulder, I had the opportunity to learn about the work of Thomas Hirschler, a German ceramic artist who had taught there the year before I

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

Chenango Valley Central School District teacher Andrew Fitzsimmons and his former student, Mark Gallo, discuss the importance of creating an atmosphere open to exploration in the high-school ceramics

Dislike the look of bulky plate stands? Lean plates and platters on a hidden, foam-covered brick for stability and protection from scuffing when photographing.

2019 Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist Scott McClellan shares his recipes for wood-firing friendly glazes and underglazes.

Firing your clay pieces is as much a part of the process as the making. Learn which factors determine the best firing schedules for your work.

Want to find ceramic hotspots before traveling to a new city? Looking for inspiration or the next piece to add to your collection? Find venues that exhibit ceramic art in our annual Gallery Guide list

Joshua Winer’s practice came full circle to create a monumental mosaic capturing the four seasons of the New England landscape at the very school where he installed his first mosaic 18 years ago.