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Clay suspended in water, usually the consistency of thick cream.

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

Efficiency! Efficiency! Efficiency! That’s what it’s all about when you are a busy high school ceramics teacher. With limited budgets … Read More

Around four years ago, I took a sabbatical from my teaching job at Collin College in Plano, Texas. I wanted … Read More

From my perspective, a creative approach to process in ceramics isn’t about coming up with a method of work that … Read More

My interest in pattern derives from form. This grew to incorporate the exploration of color, texture, and technique. In many … Read More

I have been exploring texture for some time, and I enjoy the challenges associated with developing and incorporating creativity and … Read More

I have always enjoyed sipping on a classic martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives, please). There’s something refined and elegant … Read More

I began making pitchers in two parts around ten years ago. Initially, it was to make these large pots lighter … Read More

The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More

Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More