Wedging And Centering Large Amounts of Clay
Centering large amounts of clay is something that I put off for a long time. I just didn’t think my … Read More
Tag: learning
How to Attach a Teapot Spout at Just the Right Angle!
Learning how to make ceramic teapots is a big milestone in any potter’s ceramic development. From handles to spouts, teapots … Read More
How to Make Clay Art Animals: Mammal Heads
I’ve been interested in learning how to make clay art animals for a long time, but as a functional potter, … Read More
Beauty and Challenges in Nature
My fascination with botanicals grew out of the hours spent playing in the woods as a child and watching my … Read More
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
Dual Endeavors of Artist Educators
Balancing the demands of teaching K–12 arts and a personal studio practice is a challenge. However, these pursuits can be … Read More
Studio Visit: Susan McHenry, Kalamazoo, Michigan
After working in community spaces for many years, McHenry moved into a purpose-built, quiet, energy-efficient, and light-filled studio just 50 … Read More
From the Editor: September 2019
This issue features our annual readership-wide contest, “Grounded” and our focus on artists using low-fire red clay. As we compiled … Read More
Two Techniques for Sculpting Eyes in Clay
When sculpting the human head, Melisa Cadell starts with a thick cylinder so she is able to add volume and … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
