Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Artists, designers, gallerists, and non-profit organizations have collaborated in Guatemala to combine generational ceramic traditions with contemporary forms and marketing.

Three contemporary artists employ trompe l’oeil techniques to achieve very different results, from evoking nostalgia to building a narrative.

I have a gallery in my studio building that is open year round. The workspace was designed with good lighting, so there are no shadows on the work. The building has solar panels on the roof, which sig

A willingness to delegate and build a skilled team has allowed the Miranda Thomas Pottery to take on numerous challenging, high-profile projects. Additionally, this business practice has allowed Thoma

As David and Maggy Rozycki Hiltner’s family and home in Red Lodge, Montana, expanded, so did their ceramic collection. Being connected to the clay community through Red Lodge Clay Center gives them th

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

When shipping pottery, I use the box-within-a-box system. The pottery is secured as normal with traditional packing materials (paper and bubble wrap) and sealed in the smaller, interior box.

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

A change in studio facilities led Lynn Duryea to working with red earthenware clay, but its depth as a material and industrial connotations have maintained her interest.

A laser level is key in streamlining the installation of this simple but sleek display wall inspired by a contemporary ceramics gallery.

Contest winners Antonio Martinez and Jill Birschbach as well as featured artist Osa Atoe share glaze recipes they use to develop the surfaces of their work.

Jared Peterson and Toni Losey, who were featured in the Emerging Artist contest in the May issue, shared recipes they use in low-temperature firings. If you’re interested in exploring earthenware, giv

Plaster pop-outs are caused by wet clay becoming contaminated with pieces of hard plaster, which slowly work their way out of ceramic pieces following the firing, often marring the surface of a form.

The village of Uttam Nagar is home to hundreds of potters whose practices were passed down through generations, father to son. Today, these family production potteries, including Jagmohan Mfg. Wholesa

The annual readership contest explores the many interpretations of harmony and contrast, from formal investigations to explorations of narrative, cultural heritage, history, utility, beauty, and a wid

A personal exploration into the history behind pots made by both the enslaved potter David Drake and the emancipated potter Hiram Wilson led David Mack to meet their descendants. These families are wo

Taking risks, working through failure, being self aware, and embracing less restrictive ideas of what makes a good pot have led Theo Uliano to the loosely handled pots with highly activated surfaces

Integrating vase shapes and surface design motifs from Asian and European ceramic traditions allows Suzanne Wolfe to call attention to the idea of the decorative, the debt Western ceramics owes to Eas

Osa Atoe combines many sources of inspiration in her work, including prehistoric symbols and universal imagery, to bring the creativity and intent infused in her handmade redware pots to everyday expe

Oxide Ceramics’ Chatham Monk and Justin Rice work from a three-room, downtown studio that continually evolves to meet the needs of their collaborative workflow and business.