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
Tag: designs
Editor’s Note: Slow Art
I recently had the good fortune to travel to Spain with a group ceramic artists on the ICAN Ceramics in … Read More
Working Potter: Beth Bolgla
Like most of you who are reading this article, I walked into my first ceramics class, and well, that was … Read More
Building, Packing and Firing Saggars
Ceramic artist Joan Carcia delights in the fact that she never quite knows how each of her saggar-fired vessels will … Read More
Fluidity in Form and Surface
My interest in pattern derives from form. This grew to incorporate the exploration of color, texture, and technique. In many … Read More
Marvelous Martinis
I have always enjoyed sipping on a classic martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives, please). There’s something refined and elegant … Read More
Tips and Tools: DIY Glaze Fountain
After purchasing a bucket, some aluminum flashing, a foot pedal, and a water pump, this quick-assembly project will make even … Read More
Suzy Atkins: Bursting with Energy and Vitality
Suzy Atkins’ painterly, salt-fired, and gold-luster embellished vessels exude the same energy with which the artist approaches daily life, including … Read More
Terra Sigillata in Wood Fire
By following his curiosity, Alan Willoughby found that a traditionally low-fired surface treatment reacts dramatically with flame, wood ash, and … Read More
From the Editor: April 2019
As a technique, firing work in a kiln or pit where the fuel and atmosphere around the pieces have a … Read More
