An Easy Introduction to Coil Buckets
I made my first coil pot after I had been working with clay for 12 years. It was an intuitive … Read More
I made my first coil pot after I had been working with clay for 12 years. It was an intuitive … Read More
Pitchers are a challenging form because they are designed to hold a lot of liquid and, therefore, the vessel itself … Read More
Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You … Read More
All potters learn early on in their careers that clay has a memory. Clay memory, or clay particle orientation that … Read More
A former mountaineer and paraglider, Sylvie Enjalbert started working with clay to fulfill a long-felt desire to work with her … Read More
Learning how to make ceramic teapots is a big milestone in any potter’s ceramic development. From handles to spouts, teapots … Read More
From time to time a student brings me a catalog page showing a bowl with an attached pocket for crackers. … Read More
The evolution of my sprigged jars illustrates that form, surface, and texture have been very meaningful to my artistic development … Read More