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Tony Natsoulas at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Come with us as we see behind the scenes of the monumental exhibition Tony Natsoulas put together to honor fellow artist Clayton Bailey.
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Merran Esson – A Life in Clay
Last week the international ceramics community lost an absolutely inspiring, gifted and generous artist; Merran Esson. Based out of Australia, Merran’s work is recognized the world over for it’s luscious abstract representations of the natural world combined with the geometry and the sometimes organized chaos of the man made city.
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Introducing mixed media artist Jiha Moon
Jiha Moon is garnering attention with her work which plays out like beautiful yet distorted mash ups of old and new, familiar and magical.
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Meet the Maker: Audronė Dačkutė
Audronė Dačkutė doesn’t limit herself in the studio, instead utilizing a multitude of processes to sculpt her loveable functional creatures.
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Movie day with our upcoming Ceramics Congress presenter, Malene Hartmann Rasmussen.
Want to get to know our upcoming Ceramics Congress presenter Malene Hartmann Rasmussen? This great video by Duncan Wright shows some inspiring behind the scenes views in her studio. We can’t wait to see what she’ll be presenting in May!
Exhibiting
New works by Past Congress Presenter Brenda Quinn
Brenda does not disappoint with her latest exhibition at Charlie Cummings Gallery. Symmetry and a beautiful selective colour palette make this new series of cups, bowls, plates and vases a perfect addition to your spring table setting.
Meet the Maker: Asma Waheed
It’s a pleasure to introduce our next Meet the Maker artist Asma Waheed! A current Master’s student, Asma has been working in clay since she took a local community studio class in 2012. As with so many of us, she was hooked and has been focused on ceramics ever since.
Celebrating 19 Contemporary Ukrainian Ceramic Artists.
When times are difficult we can always support each other by building a stronger international community of makers. The Ceramic School’s vision for the community is shaped by the individuals that are a part of it. Here are a number of artists you can follow on Instagram right now, support
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Meet the Maker: Avesha DeWolfe
For today’s Meet the Maker we’re checking out Avesha Dewolfe (She/Her) of Spiral Tide Pottery. Based out of East Lothian, Scotland, Avesha has been working in ceramics since she was ten years old when her mother surprised her with a kick-wheel class for her birthday. Talk about a lifelong love
Clay Types
Eric Louis: Traditional Acoma Horsehair Pottery
Traditional Acoma pottery has been made in the Acoma Pueblo area of New Mexico for centuries. The pottery is easily recognized due to its thin walls and the intricate geometric designs painted on the exteriors. Eric Louis grew up in Acoma Pueblo learning how to make this type of pottery.
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A Pottery Masterclass with Frank Dante Lagordio
Lesson 1: Be really good at pottery. Directed by Will SonheimWritten by Will Sonheim and Terrence Carey Starring Terrence Carey DP: Chris Owsiany (chrisowsiany.com)Camera Assistant:
Beginner Ceramics
Ceramics for Kids: Easy and Fun Projects for Young Makers
If you’ve been wondering what kind of kid-friendly projects can be crafted with clay, look no further!
Artist Spotlight
Celebrating Black Ceramic Artists
This week marks the beginning of Black History Month, and we think it’s the perfect time to showcase some talented Black ceramists from the US and abroad. For Part 1 of this 2 part series, we’re looking at four artists from the past whose art and efforts continue to influence the ceramics community today.
