Online Extra: Heather Mae Erickson: Separate by Design
The current dynamic between contemporary American studio ceramics and the field of design has received relatively … Read More
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Subscriber Extra: For the Birds
Birds are a great starting place to study form. They’re full of life, vary greatly in shape, and have distinctive … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Throwing Big
David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter
David Schlapobersky and Felicity Potter are leading South African studio potters who have been working together in the tradition of … Read More
Subscriber Extra: Control at the Top
Throwing really large pots, and trimming them, is hard work. This is especially true when your pot gets to be … Read More
Archive Article: Studio Visit: Mike Jabbur, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Studio Visit: Mike Jabbur, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just the Facts
Clay
Grolleg porcelain
Primary forming method
Wheel throwing
Primary firing temperature
I fire to cone 9/10 … Read More
The Onggi Wheel: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Tool
In today’s post, we’re sharing a fun video made by potter Ronald Shaw. In the video, Ronald demonstrates how he … Read More
How to Make a Casserole Dish by Combining Slabs and Extrusions
Daryl Baird’s Extruder Book has just been revised and re-released, this time with 19 great how-to projects from beginning to … Read More
Birdie Boone’s Belly-Bottomed Dishes
I first saw (and held) Birdie Boone’s belly-bottomed pots at an NCECA exhibition a couple of years ago, and I … Read More
The Daily Grind: An Easy Way to Make Lids Fit Perfectly
Tom Turner is a firm believer in the phrase “no detail is too small,” which is one of the reasons … Read More
The Broomstick Method: Making Cylindrical Pottery Without a Pottery Wheel
If you love pottery, but don’t have access to all of the tools (like a potter’s wheel for instance), today’s … Read More
