Welcome to the fifth issue of Studio Talk! Brought to you by the staff of Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated, this compendium is filled with ideas and techniques by ceramic makers to watch and discover. The following pages feature 9 artists who open up to readers about their inspiration, thoughts on ceramic trends, and their role in the ceramics field. Several of these innovative thinkers also take us step by step through the process they use and the tools that help them realize their ideas. Others share a sneak peek into their studios and talk about their day-to-day practices. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the creative minds and lives of fellow ceramic artists.

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Cover Top row, left to right: Glenn Woods, Austin Coudriet, Shalya Marsh. Middle row, left to right: Joshua Scott, Catherine Satterlee, Toni Losey. Bottom row, left to right: Sarah Conti, Will Talbot, Marian Draper.

Serious Play with Clay by Catherine Satterlee

Efficiency and Discovery by Joshua Scott

Connecting with Humanity by Sarah Conti

Finding Community and Building Relationships by Austin Coudriet

Engaging, Connecting, Creating by Shalya Marsh

Exploration and Devotion by Glenn Woods

A Moment of Possibility by Toni Losey

Learning from Experiencing by Will Talbot

Thought Provoking Opportunities by Marian Draper

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