Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

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

“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.

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.

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