Working Potter: Mizuyo Yamashita
My career as a ceramic artist started in the course of a series of events. I was in London after … Read More
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Working Potter: Ian Connors
As a young potter working through a recent setback in my career, I am facing a common struggle. I am … Read More
Timeless and of its Time
My work is a reflection of my interest in the marriage of the traditional vessel and a desire to address … Read More
Marvelous Martinis
I have always enjoyed sipping on a classic martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives, please). There’s something refined and elegant … Read More
Throwing in Two Parts
I began making pitchers in two parts around ten years ago. Initially, it was to make these large pots lighter … Read More
In the Studio: Risk and Reward
Making sets is an intriguing challenge that can lead to a wealth of artistic reward. Sets often involve multiple pieces … Read More
Techno File: Stoneware Maturity
The majority of ceramic artists buy their clay bodies or raw materials from a commercial supplier. With each purchase comes … Read More
Terra Sigillata in Wood Fire
By following his curiosity, Alan Willoughby found that a traditionally low-fired surface treatment reacts dramatically with flame, wood ash, and … Read More
A Slow and Steady Transition with Zac Spates
Through university studies, assistantships, apprenticeships, and opportunities to build and fire kilns with other artists, Zac Spates forged a dedication … Read More
How to Use Cheap Craft Store Tools to Add Playful Details to a Wheel Thrown Cup
Ever since buying one of Chandra Debuse’s yunomis a couple of years ago, I wondered how she created the biomorphic … Read More
