Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

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.

Patreon is an online platform for individuals and companies to elicit support of their audiences in exchange for exclusive access and perks. Applied to a potter’s business and studio practice, this me

In March, a group of wood-fire potters delayed unloading their most recent firing due to concerns about COVID-19. Now that restrictions have been eased, some of the firing crew returned to the kiln pa

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Creating straight lines on the outside of pottery can be a challenge. Creating those same straight lines on the interior of a bowl or serving dish can be a frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. In

This is a complex, difficult, and important time to be an artist. Globally, humanity is reckoning with paradigm shifts in response to both the COVID-19 crisis and the need to address and dismantle sys

Dick Lehman shares how a chance encounter with Jyotaro Inoue almost 30 years ago has had a profoundly important influence on his life and career.

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Julie Crosby and Kyle Johns share recipes for the terra sigillata and glazes that they use on their vessels.

Alter a thrown ring to create a simple rack suitable for firing small components like beads and pendants with better atmospheric results.

Cristobalite can cause disastrous results in firings, so using a clay body in which it forms isn’t recommended unless one is fully prepared for the challenges it presents.

Beginning with a complex sequence of dissecting, mapping, and stacking, Kyle Johns creates multifaceted slip-cast vessels. The infinite mold combinations inherent to Johns’ process, coupled with his k

A gradual transition from working for others to working for herself granted Dawn Candy insight in honing her business skills and priorities.

Jo Davies discusses how her perspective has evolved since starting out in the 1990s, how the public has become more knowledgeable about ceramics, and how her studio location and travels provide creati

Sarah Pike details how her education, mentors, and creative drive led to choosing a life as a working potter. Despite numerous tough decisions and the uncertainty of being self employed, she has faced

Learning through trial and error, Julie Crosby identified the most important elements she needed to sustain a successful career as a working artist—low overhead and relatively close proximity to a sup