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This annual guide lists opportunities in alphabetical order by U.S. state, then by country. To ensure complete under- standing of application requirements and what the experience entails, please cont

Looking for glazes or vitreous engobes that highlight texture and provide strong contrast as accents? Alex Thullen and Judit Varga share recipes they use on their work that do just that.

An exhibit at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, China, part of the First Central China International Ceramics Biennale, explored interconnected themes of internationalism, activism, history, materiality,

Plasticity is created by a negative electrostatic charge, and clay memory is caused by a positive charge. Check out how to use this information to create a better clay.

Traditional wood-fired pots from La Bisbal d’Empordà, Spain, inspired Ricardo Campos’ process for creating distinctive, shiny black pots with controlled carbon-trap effects. Since he can’t have a wood

An intensive two-day work-a-thon at Deb Schwartzkopf’s studio allowed John Chwekun, Lisa Conway, Patsy Cox, Carol Gouthro, Chad Gunderson, Canne Holladay, Isaac Howard, Marge Levy, Sam Scott, Amy Simm

Although Judit Varga’s father was an engineer at a ceramics factory, she ultimately chose clay because it allows her to express her fascination with forms from nature, and her desire to capture a sens

Architectural influences and the idea of urban prospecting (collecting beach glass, brick, and concrete for use in glazes) in his hometown of Detroit inspired Alex Thullen to explore new forms and sur

Using digital design and fabrication tools is more common in the field of studio ceramics. While these tools are usually thought of as ways to produce an expected outcome, a number of artists are ex

After working in a shared studio for 15 years, Vipoo Srivilasa transformed a small warehouse into a studio that was designed to fit his needs. Last year, I acquired a small warehouse 560 square feet (

An artist responds to changes in her life and a desire to engage her community through a series of participatory public art projects. Public art seems intimidating to attempt because so many people ar

Shigaraki, Japan, is a world renowned center for ceramics made by both individual artists and high-tech industry.

Find out what happens when artists explore and interpret the same theme in a studio-wide project.

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

When my work is out for sale, I like to display my prices in plain sight. This shows respect for my customers, by not making them work hard to find this information.

The first time I saw Judit Varga’s work was in an exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks in 2010. At the time, we were both installing pieces for a show, and I had the opportunity to see the composition of

Mathew McConnell and Adam Posnak don't require a textbook for their introduction to wheel-throwing courses at the University of Arkansas. Students buy, live with, and study pots instead.

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

Noel Bailey, Rachel Clark, and Maria Dondero share recipes for clay, slip, and glazes they rely on to make their work.

Learn how a calligraphy nib can be altered to create crisp lines in clay, which are important for mishima drawings.