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Conserving Water in Your Ceramics Studio and Practice

As you may know, we are building a pottery studio over here in Austria – and with all the planning involved, we naturally have been looking at the use of water in a community ceramics studio, in order to see what we can do to optimize it’s usage and make

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Clay Types Part 3: Porcelain

Welcome to our third and final installment of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series! Having previously had a look at earthenware and stoneware, today we’re exploring the development and use of the highly-prized and frequently romanticized clay that is porcelain. With a name originating from the Spanish ‘porcellana’, meaning cowrie shell,

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Clay Bodies Part 2: Stoneware

Welcome to Part Two of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series, where we’re doing a deep dive into the unique features of the three main types of clay: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Having unraveled the uniqueness and historical significance of earthenware in our initial installment, we now turn our attention to

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Clay Bodies Part 1: Earthenware

As you’ve begun your exploration of ceramics, you’ve likely discovered that clay is primarily divided into three different categories: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. But what exactly separates these clays, and how do you know when and how to use each one? In this new blog series, we’re embarking on a

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CALLS FOR ENTRY

Upcoming calls for entry May 2024

Participating in ceramic exhibitions offers artists a powerful platform to share their unique voices and connect with a broader audience. It’s not just about showcasing

Air Dry Clay Club

Mini Worry Monster

Today, we’re going to create a “Little Worry Monster” from air-dry clay! Creating a “Mini Worry Monster” is a fun and creative way to help

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Ceramic Cities: Paris

Today, we are pleased to continue our exciting travel-focused series “Ceramic Cities”, this time visiting the one and only City of Love, Paris! While Paris