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The founders of National Clay Week (NCW) had a vision—to create an online framework where the ceramics community could engage in a celebration of all facets of clay. Every March we gather in a city in

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November 2018 From the Editor

The next time you’re preparing to glaze teapots, stop by your local hardware store on your way to the studio and pick up some foam earplugs.

Images of nature are always metaphorical and symbolic; they represent the complex relationship between humans and their environment. German artist Beate Kuhn’s work blends the biological world with th

YehRim Lee's installations examine consumer culture through the lens of personal experience.

Ceramic recipes for atmospheric surfaces.

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

I have been testing glazes for many, many years and have either developed all of my own glazes or adjusted others to suit my glaze application methods and firing schedules. I prefer to use this L-shap

The flat-top kiln design has been around for decades. It typically uses two fuel-fired burners located near floor level, one on each side of the flue exit, firing toward the front of the kiln. Larger

Planning a trip to a new city? Want to find inspiration or something new for your collection? Find venues that love ceramics as much as you do in our annual Gallery Guide listing.

The use of functional objects provides opportunities for memorable moments, whether it is a vase filled with freshly picked flowers, or a platter used to share a meal. These moments can stem from obje

At first glance, Stephen Heywood’s emphatically industrial wheel-thrown ceramic vessels appear quite the opposite of everything we might associate with handcrafted pottery. These small-scale works see

Despite an overly theatrical installation with darkened walls, professional pool lighting and plinths and pedestals of varying heights, the collective force of Tip Toland’s recent sculptures outweighs

Gina Etra Stick is somewhat of an enigma. She has been working full time as a ceramic artist for the past three years—a nanosecond relatively with respect to a career—yet she has burst onto the intern

I currently make my work in Rabbit Creek Studio in Anchorage, Alaska. The studio is owned by my friend, Kim Nelson, and is built onto the back of her home. I pay a modest monthly rental fee for a work

Collecting handmade ceramics is, in part, about the connections we establish with the pots in our homes. The meaning builds over time with ownership and use, but it begins with the maker and the story

Anyone who has visited our home would safely conclude that we love ceramic pots. Our collection is eclectic and ranges from the flamboyant to the reserved. We have many pots whose beauty lie in their

After 20 minutes’ ride along the Monongahela River, the bus pulled up to what our guide proudly identified as the first and last functioning steel mill around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This relic of a

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions