Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Ever wonder what type of clay fireclay is and how it differs from other clays? Take a deep dive into its pros and cons and how to better use this material.

Describing her process step by step, Lindsay Montgomery adorns earthenware vessels with detailed painted imagery. Utilizing the historical technique of maiolica, Montgomery develops complex surface compositions layer by layer.

Thoughtful adjustments when installing a wall-mounted extruder can make its use easier and more ergonomic.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

AnnMarie Cooper took over ownership of Good Earth Pottery and has since made strides for it to flourish. Erin Shafkind describes the day-to-day realities and long-term plans it takes to run a gallery and community hub.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

I hope this helps save you time and decision-making stress, while also bringing creative play into the process.

This issue of Ceramics Monthly focuses on surface development.

Peruse by location to find venues that showcase ceramic art in our annual Gallery Guide listing.

Pinks and reds can be difficult colors to achieve in a glaze. Knowing how to work with chromium oxide in the presence of tin oxide can change a glaze from a delicate light pink to a striking deep red.

With its adaptable interior and numerous pockets, a photographer’s camera bag makes a compact and secure gallery on the go.

Using easy-to-read tile diagrams and color-coded systems in shared-studio environments can encourage confidence and independence in students, invigorating their post-bisque creativity.

Moyra Elliot shares about her experience jurying the tremendous work of the 2023 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale alongside an international cohort.

From the donation of a portion of her extensive collection to the Everson Museum, to her work with the Dallas Pottery Invitational, Louise Rosenfield’s contributions to contemporary American ceramics are undeniable.

Working in a visual language of vibrant color and bold shapes, London-based ceramic artist Lubna Chowdhary creates bold sculptures, wall works, and public installations that resonate with pattern and intensity.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals

The recipes shared below are integral to the successful finishing of student work at Minnesota State University and have been developed to prioritize safety, reliability, and a satisfactory range of colors and surfaces.

Taking inspiration and textures from hand-embroidered textiles, Clare Unger demonstrates how she uses impressed and hump bisque molds to build delicate functional vessels.

With a peaceful workspace just minutes from home, Judd Schiffman shares how ideas of regeneration and reflection influence his process, practice, teaching, and life.