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With the physical attributes of super-hero figurines and the sharply defined features of a graphic novel, Janina Myronova’s handbuilt and mold-made figures express her interest in human relationships

Thank you to the 371 artists who submitted their work to this year's Emerging Artist competition! Choosing the 19 artists whose works you'll see on the following pages from this large pool of high-qua

While searching for a place to build a wood kiln, Paul Fryman came upon an idyllic property in rural Burty, Ukraine, with expansive views of a lake. With a lot of hard work, Pottery Park has transform

Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Thinking of opening a teaching studio or expanding the offerings at your current space to include private lessons? Lisa Bare Culp shares her experience bringing smaller classes into the mix at Barecla

The editorial staff always looks forward to putting the Emerging Artist issue together. While it is quite a task to review 371 submissions, narrow down the entries, and then make our selections, we ar

I like making the things I use. I also like hunting for treasures in thrift stores. Lately, I’ve been hunting and collecting old salad forks, spoons, and other wooden utensils to make clay tools. I re

Dedicate some time this summer to learning new techniques and interacting with other artists at a workshop. We’ve gathered information on opportunities all over the US and abroad in this annual guide.

A bustling city street serves as a backdrop through the windows of this potter’s combined studio and shop.

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

Chris Corson found personal fulfillment and artistic challenge in making the switch from union lawyer to ceramic artist.

While the natural variation of raku firing can be appealing, learn how to gain more control over your raku kiln and its fired results with these simple kiln design updates.

Andrew McIntyre, one of Ceramics Monthly’s 2018 Emerging Artists as well as one of our “Drink Up!” contest winners, shares glaze recipes that he uses for atmospheric firing.

An interest in how we recognize and ascribe meaning to colors, and how that affects our perceptions of objects around us led Allison Cochran to experiment with creating an impressive palette of colore

The majority of ceramic artists buy their clay bodies or raw materials from a commercial supplier. With each purchase comes a trust that the product will fire as directed. And most do, but as mines ch

Suzy Atkins’ painterly, salt-fired, and gold-luster embellished vessels exude the same energy with which the artist approaches daily life, including her work as co-founder of the European Centre for C

Clive Sithole’s hand-coiled, burnished vessels demonstrate his connection to Zulu cultural expression and history, as well as his study of and exchange with Sotho and Venda pottery traditions.

By following his curiosity, Alan Willoughby found that a traditionally low-fired surface treatment reacts dramatically with flame, wood ash, and a light application of salt.

Through university studies, assistantships, apprenticeships, and opportunities to build and fire kilns with other artists, Zac Spates forged a dedication to wood firing. The finished, fired surfaces’

A panel discussion and exhibition gave marginalized ceramic artists Habiba El-Sayed, Raven Halfmoon, Mac McCusker, and others the platform to tell their stories, and to inspire those who want to expan