Tips and Tools: Packaging
Shipping his teabowls in a square box just didn’t make sense to Paul Fryman. Working together with a packaging company, … Read More
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Sculptural Vessels: Building with Slabs
The sculptural vessels that Olivia Tani makes combine visually distinct, seemingly inflated segments into a unified whole. She shares her … Read More
Samantha Dickie: Interaction with Space and Time
Through installation work composed of hundreds or thousands of multiples, Samantha Dickie explores how space and time interact, as well … Read More
Digging Clay by Hand: How to Process Clay From the Ground
There is an abundance of clay in my area, and I have occasionally thought about making work out of local … Read More
How to Make Interesting Animated Teapot Feet
For years, I have wondered how Tara Wilson makes her charming animated teapot feet. I knew Tara was primarily a … Read More
How to Experiment with Pottery Rims and Discover New Forms
Pottery rims might seem like an insignificant thing to put so much time into when you are starting out in … Read More
In the Studio: Insurance for Artists
Thinking about insurance requires us to think about pessimistic outcomes, so it’s natural to want to avoid the topic. However, … Read More
The Clay Siblings’ Project
Gerald A. Brown and Mike Tavares
This expanding network of young artists connects with students at high schools and community centers through hands-on clay workshops. Teaching … Read More
A Material World: Janice Jakielski’s Impossible Objects
A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice … Read More
From the Editor: January 2021
Studio time is precious, which leads me to evaluate work sessions based on how many pieces I’ve made, sanded, glazed, … Read More
