Frances Priest: The Accumulated Gestures of Making
Thoughtful observation of her surroundings both natural and decorative translates into the rich, layered patterns and visual textures in the … Read More
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Studio Visit: Adero Willard, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Converting a two-car garage into a home-studio space with adaptable shelving, a sliding-glass door for lots of light, and a … Read More
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
Painting with Brush and Flame
Using nature as my inspiration, I infuse Chinese meaning into my pieces by celebrating the symbolism behind particular animals, plants, … Read More
Islamic Art Inspired
I am inspired by vibrant, distinctive, and complex patterns, such as Islamic art patterns. As the viewer’s eye is captured … Read More
In the Studio: Pricing Artwork
Everything comes with a price tag, including artwork. The artistic process is built on skills, education, experience, and creativity, all … Read More
Clay Culture: Archeometrists and Clay
In order to better understand ancient civilizations, scientists study the physical and chemical properties of ceramic artifacts. They use a … Read More
Going Batty: How to Choose the Right Throwing Bat for Your Work
If you have ever damaged a freshly thrown piece moving it off of the wheel, you know the value of … Read More
How to Make a Floating Stick Hydrometer for the Cost of a Milkshake
Getting glazes or casting slip to come out the same from batch to batch is a lot easier if you … Read More
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More
