Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

I switched from porcelain to earthenware during my first semester of graduate school at the University of Nebraska. The department was moving to a new building and the only kilns available were elect

Looking for some new low-fire glazes? Want to try out a cone 3 firing? Start your investigation with these recipes from artists who contributed to this issue, as well as one of our 2018 Emerging Artis

A museum employee once told me how they used foam to pack valuable Chinese ceramic artwork for shipping across the globe. I have practiced this technique several times and it works nicely.

Chun originated over a thousand years ago in China, first reported in the Song Dynasty, as Jun Ware. While many chuns have been created with soft blues to reds, purples, and greens, modern chuns seem

My work is always fired to cone 6 in oxidation and I build glazes that include 20–25% red clay and mature at cone 6. This article could be very short, because red clay melts well before cone 6. That w

Over time, several forms developed on which this textured red clay and white slip combination worked well. Unfortunately, I felt my thrown plates fell short. The surface felt shallow, as if throwing a

The journey took place on a wet and wintery English day. By the time the sculptures arrived at their destination, it was dark and the ground was rain-sodden. Unceremoniously, the hefty metal objects w

Color produces profound effects on people. It can raise our excitement, calm us down, or make us feel a little queasy. Colors can transport us to a memory and bring about associations from our experie

Her friends say Zablocki looks like her characters. She laughs, “You know, the woman with the long nose?” Her imaginary world seems a mix of the Carmen Cru comic strips by Lelong, and Belleville Rende

Candice Methe’s story as a ceramic artist exemplifies the satisfactions and struggles of working within the tradition of vessel making in an era where advancing technology reshapes our daily lives and

Readership-wide contest focuses on all manner of drinking vessels, from functional to sculptural. The editors had a hard time choosing the artists to include in this section, as there were many great

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.

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.

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

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