Make Play Not Work
In order to adapt my thinking from the repetition of daily studio work to exploration mode, I need a shift … Read More
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The Nature of Carving
Both functional and decorative, my carved porcelain pots are created to be joyful, tactile containers for nature’s beauty. I am … Read More
Porcelain for Beginners—8 Tips for Getting Off to a Good Start with Porcelain
Switching to a porcelain clay body may seem like an easy enough thing to do, but if you’ve ever worked … Read More
How to Manage the Clay Drying Process
The clay drying process is one of the most crucial parts of the ceramic process to get right. Not paying … Read More
Making Scents
For as long as I can remember, I have been a collector of all manner of things. To me, the … Read More
In the Studio: Getting Started with Porcelain
Porcelain can be worked like other clays, but when fired can reach a state of extreme whiteness, becoming vitreous and … Read More
Thanksgiving Day Tradition Continues with a Mushroom Bruschetta Recipe!
It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, and since Thanksgiving usually involves getting together with loved ones and eating … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Connected Vessels
Working with multiple forms, either of the same shape or slight variations of the same shape, offers a playful improvisational … Read More
Quick Tip: Carving with Confidence
Carving can be nerve wracking for many. Two steps to help you gain confidence in carving are learning what your … Read More
Decorating Through Disassembly: Jeff Campana’s Sliced and Spliced Porcelain Pottery
There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More
