In the Potter’s Kitchen: Open-Footed Pedestal Bowl
I make a variety of bowl forms that perform complementary services. Some are open and graceful forms lending a sense … Read More
I make a variety of bowl forms that perform complementary services. Some are open and graceful forms lending a sense … Read More
When I was an undergraduate ceramics student, I learned to throw something called a yo-yo pot. It’s a straight-walled cylinder, … Read More
Throwing bowls on the pottery wheel is not the only option if you are interested in making a set of … Read More
Learning how to photograph ceramic plates can be a tricky endeavor for the potter. The best way to showcase a … Read More
To create surfaces with depth, it can be helpful to start applying decoration in the greenware stage. Colleen Riley does … Read More
All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If … Read More
Through installation work composed of hundreds or thousands of multiples, Samantha Dickie explores how space and time interact, as well … Read More
I looooooooooooove a matte glaze, especially those really buttery matte glazes that beg to be caressed. But I have to … Read More
Oil spot and hare’s fur glazes are beautiful and fascinating. In a nutshell, they are high-iron glazes that are applied … Read More
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More