Ceramics Monthly Articles (Simple)

Want to try a different firing type, learn some new glazing techniques, meet fellow ceramic artists, or just get away and immerse yourself in a week or two of all-day hands-on clay making? A summer workshop might be just the thing.

Olivia Tani shares step-by-step drop-mold instructions covering everything from slab preparation to bisque firing, resulting in a durable and customizable tool for handbuilding and wheel-throwing practices.

Corwyn Lund’s work and practice embrace serendipity and intuitive engagement of process while reflecting on existential concerns, including the potential for nuclear catastrophe and the impacts of climate change.

Finding a clear glaze recipe that fires with few flaws can be tough. Learn some of the factors that affect the transparency of a glaze, and an easy solution to a common cause of cloudy clears.

Sarah Gross uses color and the malleability of clay to convey complex narratives, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundaries and transitions between opposing concepts, presenting alternative perspectives on societal issues and human experiences.

Nan Coffin’s decades of experience working as a potter has provided ample insight into establishing a business and adjusting it to life as needed. Her practice today prioritizes efficiency.

With conceptual roots in the effects of climate change on ecosystems, Sarah Conti merges sculptural techniques and function in objects that incorporate birds into their structures and adornment.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.

Gasworks NYC, founded by Cor Garcia-Held and Emiliano Garcia, is a workspace and residency program that seeks to maintain a studio that is driven by community, sincerity, and care.

Henry Crissman and Virginia Torrence of Ceramics School and Nan Coffin share the slip and glaze recipes they rely on in their studio practices for consistent results.

Laurie Caffery discusses how adaptability, organization, and efficiency are key to the success of a small space, and the importance of stepping away from work for well-being and creativity.

24 Ceramic Coatings by Laurel Sheppard Researchers at several Hong Kong universities have developed a ceramic radiative coating inspired by the Cyphochilus beetle, known as the whitest insect on Earth.

Founded in Hamtramck, Michigan, by Henry Crissman and Virginia Torrence, Ceramics School fosters a safe, supportive, and creative space, embodying their vision of ceramics as a catalyst for holistic living and community engagement.

Images from current and upcoming exhibitions

From coffee tampers to pepper grinders, the stamp support is not a new idea, but nothing beats a custom tool.

The artists featured in this issue use their resources, platforms, work, research, and studio practices to address or bring attention to contemporary problems or serve their communities.

Discover how you can use everyday items like milk, gum arabic, glycerin, and 7UP as alternatives to traditional china-paint mediums.

Ellen Kleckner discusses the generosity of artistic collaboration, personal evolution, and the magic of embracing the unexpected.

Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals.