motifs Archives - Ceramic Arts Network

Tag: motifs

Carving geometric patterns into pottery can be a challenge. Aside from sharp tools and patience, you need to know the … Read More

Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More

The key to making good sets is to make them work well together both visually and functionally. With careful planning, … Read More

Instead of tossing a broken umbrella that has gotten blown out of shape, repurpose its metal frame into custom carving … Read More

Sarah Jaeger’s newest body of work combines her focus on making pots for everyday life and her approach to surface … Read More

We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More

Osa Atoe combines many sources of inspiration in her work, including prehistoric symbols and universal imagery, to bring the creativity … Read More

Inspired by cast glassware and vintage textiles, Colleen McCall decorates her stoneware pots from top to bottom using layers of … Read More

I’d like my work to be seen by everyday folks. In my art, I repeat simply rendered motifs—dogs, birds, mailboxes, … Read More

I’m always thinking about the bulges and folds found in human anatomy when I cut my slabs, loosely referencing historical … Read More