Guides
Stoneware and earthenware: choosing the right clayClay can look deceptively simple when it is fresh from the bag. Once shaped, dried, fired, and glazed, however, the same material can become a porous…
How to host a pottery and wine night at homeA pottery and wine night combines a relaxed dinner-party atmosphere with the tactile pleasure of working with clay. Guests can shape a small bowl, pinch pot,…
Natural Texture In Clay From Leaves, Shells, And StonesCreating Texture with Natural Objects: Leaves, Shells, and Stones begins with close observation. A leaf carries veins, edges, and a fragile rhythm; a shell…
Hand-Building A Decorative Plate Step by StepA hand-built decorative plate brings together simple clay techniques, surface design, and a strong sense of personal style. Unlike wheel-thrown pottery, this…
Cone firing temperatures for expressive raku potteryRaku pottery is known for its rapid firing cycle, glowing surfaces, metallic flashes, and dramatic crackle patterns. Yet the visual drama depends on careful…
From Pacific Northwest moss to Barcelona sun in clayColor in ceramics can carry the memory of a place. A deep green may suggest moss after rain, while a warm ochre can recall sunlit stone along the Mediterranean…
Why Mediterranean coastlines inspire my ceramic glazesThe Mediterranean coastline has shaped the way I see colour, texture, and movement in clay. Living and working in Barcelona, I am surrounded by changing blues,…
The art of sgraffito: carving designs into potterySgraffito is a ceramic decoration technique built around contrast, patience, and the expressive power of a simple line. The word comes from the Italian…
Finding your clay body: a guide for beginnersChoosing clay is one of the first decisions that shapes your experience in the studio. The right clay body affects how your work feels in your hands, how…
How to throw a perfect cylinder on the pottery wheelA well-thrown cylinder is one of the most useful forms in ceramics. It teaches you how to center clay, establish an even base, pull consistent walls, and…