Going Industrial: A Potter Shares his Experience with Mass Ceramic Production
Why would someone who has spent most of his adult life pursuing excellence in handmade pottery enthusiastically pursue mass ceramic … Read More
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In the Studio: Hanging Mechanisms
Once you’ve decided what to make, be sure to think through how to get it on the wall securely before … Read More
Pottery Careers: Expert Insights into Making a Living as a Potter
For many of us in the Ceramic Arts Network community, making pottery is something we wished we were doing more … Read More
Spotlight: Telling My Own Story
Mac McCusker discusses the visibility and vulnerability that come with making figurative work that documents a personal narrative. … Read More
How to Make Great Cup Shelves with Book Ends!
I have beautiful cup shelves in my kitchen, which were made for me by my friend Adrian, a masterful woodworker. … Read More
Tips and Tools: Bookend Cup Shelf
A laser level is key in streamlining the installation of this simple but sleek display wall inspired by a contemporary … Read More
Gesture and Fluidity
My porcelain pottery combines traditional functional forms with decorative surface design through hand-painted brushwork. I use a direct and spontaneous … Read More
Studio Visit: Monte Young, Jasper, Indiana
After a long career in manufacturing, while making pots on the side, Monte Young moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to … Read More
In the Studio: Smart and Thorough Record Keeping
Record keeping is essential for every business and every transaction. Good record keeping helps with managing costs, tax assessment, legal … Read More
Tips and Tools: PVC Chuck System
Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More
