Short & Stout: An ICAN Exhibition
Teapots are common utilitarian forms made by many studio potters. British potter Seth Cardew regarded teapots as having profound social … Read More
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A Pain in the Neck
I love throwing bulbous bottle forms with elegant, narrow necks all in one piece. However, when teaching some of my … Read More
From the Editor: May 2020
First, I want to say that I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and that the same is true of … Read More
Using Craft Paper to Sketch out Pottery Design Ideas
For me, one of the most challenging aspects of slab building is envisioning a 3D form when staring at a … Read More
Subscriber Extra: For the Birds
Birds are a great starting place to study form. They’re full of life, vary greatly in shape, and have distinctive … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Circlematic Form Finder
Handbuilding with slabs and templates can help you understand how flat shapes translate into three-dimensional form, make repeating forms, or … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Precision Carving Tool
Making the Tool
In my travels through Korea, I’ve discovered some traditional Korean carving tools that are well suited to my … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Sipping Service
Making a set is always a complicated, challenging task. You must consider the relationships among various elements of a single … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Throwing Big
David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter
David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter are leading South African studio potters who have been working together in the tradition of … Read More
How to Map Out a Complex Wall Installation
Making a large wall piece out of hundreds of forms requires some serious planning, mapping, and methodical organization, along with … Read More
