Arthur’s Garden
The vibrant surfaces on Arthur Halvorsen’s terra-cotta vessels and plates include layers of imagery that create a symbolic personal narrative … Read More
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Kinetic Function
An idea of ritual accompanies the use of functional art. Interacting with objects that improve your daily routine and enrich … Read More
Surfacing Memories
Observing this collection of artifacts uncovered memories I had of these ever-present ornaments. I could not have described any of … Read More
In the Studio: Company Collaboration
I was recently contacted by David Gamble (of Skutt Kilns) to see if I would be interested in creating awards … Read More
Aquatic Inspiration
Pulling from the time he spends on rivers and streams, Mark Chuck makes vessels that capture the iridescence and movement … Read More
An Easy Approach to Image Transfer onto Clay
A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, … Read More
Storytelling Slide Boxes
When I make functional work, I consider the positions of everyday use—stacking cups to store on a shelf, drying plates … Read More
Tessellated Wall Installations
Exposure to the possibilities of slip casting while in Jingdezhen, China, changed the way Jackie Head approaches clay and form. … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
Paper Slip Transfer onto Greenware: A Simple Way to Add Imagery to Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture
Have you ever wanted to draw imagery on a vessel or sculpture, but been frustrated by the fact that the … Read More
