Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

I have always lived as physically close to my studio as possible. I know that for health reasons you’re not supposed to live inside it—but for creative purposes, the closer the better, and if you eat,

With a multi-ethnic population consisting of over 40 ethnic groups, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Dutch, it is one of the best examples of the advantages of social diversity in the anci

The show brings together artists who live and work in a two-county area of western North Carolina, which is close to Penland School of Crafts. A majority of these exhibitors work and support themselve

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

I was recently working on a project that needed accented, inlaid lettering, as well as lettering brushed over top of slip using a commercial stain. Using a #1 and a #0 brush, I worked on a piece of bi

Need a jump start to generate ideas in the studio after a summer break, or to find an accessible way to explore new glazes or techniques? I’d suggest making some cups and mugs.

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

My projects influence my demonstrations for the advanced students. While there isn’t a direct influence on my forms, the energy in the space definitely creates a momentum for everyone there.

Recipes from our working potters.

The point of all this is clays, as well as other ceramic materials, are naturally occurring. Their history is almost always long, complex, and unknown to us. Knowing something about the minerals they

We use a hexagonal wooden template to create the original clay paver models. After the original is leather hard we cast it in plaster. Once the plaster is completely dry and cured, our molds are ready

These pitcher forms began as a tribute to my wife and daughters. With the baby years in the rear view mirror for our family, I can better reflect on what transpired within our home during that season

One arrives by ferry. The dark pines rise up from the water’s edge, sheltering from view the light-filled art museum at the top of the hill: Artipelag—its name an amalgamation of Art, Activities, and

The word chato literally means Japanese tea-ware ceramics. Sado, the Way of the Tea, is based on Zen philosophy and shows the path to the ultimate spirit of Japanese hospitality. Even though the pract

Originally, I only wanted to use the potter’s wheel and sculpt pieces in clay using handbuilding techniques, but after graduation from Staffordshire University in the UK, I wanted to learn more about

Making things by hand is an amazing way to make a living! I find inspiration in the fact that my pots will be put to use in the simple traditions of everyday living, such as setting the table, sharing

The decision to settle in Siegburg was not difficult for us. On the one hand, the distance to school, where the work day was filled almost daily with classes and workshops, was not too far. More impor

I make pottery for daily use, so it has to be affordable and I need to sell a large volume. I don’t like to fuss around in making pottery. My training allows me to work fast.

My introduction to pottery was at the local art school, taking evening classes, while studying mechanical engineering at another local college by day. At the end of the first year, I abandoned enginee

I have made ceramics on a full-time basis at two different periods in my life: first, for 5 years, as a young man beginning in 1967 and then again starting in 2007. Each time, my intense need to spend