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Taking the Leap To Teaching Pottery

At some point in your studio journey, the question appears: Could I teach this?Transitioning from being a dedicated maker to a pottery teacher is an exciting prospect for many, but for some of us it can feel daunting, especially if you’ve found your confidence primarily in the studio, not the

Beginner Ceramics

A Beginner’s Guide to Communal Clay Studio Etiquette

Working in a communal pottery studio is a fantastic way to connect with other artists, share ideas, and grow your skills in a supportive environment. But as with any shared space, a little courtesy goes a long way. Whether you’re a seasoned potter or just getting started, understanding and respecting

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Teepee Incense Holder

This little clay piece brings a gentle, grounding feel to your space. Place an incense cone inside, and as the fragrant smoke rises through the opening at the top, it echoes the warmth and stillness of gathering around a fire. It’s a thoughtful way to enjoy your favorite scents —

Advanced Ceramics

Understanding Glaze Components Part 5: Opacifiers

Welcome to our fifth and final installment of our series Understanding Glaze Components! We’ve been taking a deep dive into the primary parts that go into making successful glazes to help you increase your confidence when working with glazes. So far we’ve looked at our three foundational elements, glass-formers, fluxes,

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Glaze Components Part 4: Colorants

Welcome to Part 4 of our blog series, Understanding Ceramic Glaze Components, where we demystify the basic construction of glazes. In Parts 1-3 we looked at the three foundational components of all glazes: glass-formers, fluxes, and stabilizers. In today’s post we’re taking a look at a glaze element that is

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DIY Magical Dragon Eggs with Air Dry Clay

A fun, sparkly craft for school holidays, rainy days, or anytime your little ones want to hatch their own dragons! If your kids love fantasy, glitter, and hands-on fun, this air dry clay project is sure to be a hit. These magical dragon eggs are one of my kids’ all-time

Advanced Ceramics

Making the Leap to Teaching Pottery

Transitioning from being a dedicated maker to a pottery teacher is an exciting prospect for many, but for some of us it can feel daunting, especially if you’ve found your confidence primarily in the studio, not the classroom. Yet, teaching pottery offers a wealth of rewards that go beyond just

Air Dry Clay Club

DIY Fried Eggs – easter decoration

These fun little fried eggs are the perfect spring or Easter decoration — and they’re super easy to make! Start by rolling out your air-dry clay to about 0.5 cm thick. You can either freehand the egg shape or use a template to cut it out. Once you have your

Air Dry Clay Club

DIY Bunny Vase

Looking for a fun and easy Easter craft? This DIY Easter Bunny Vase is the perfect project to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor! Made with air-dry clay, this adorable bunny holds a tiny test tube for fresh flowers—making it a sweet spring decoration or a thoughtful gift.

Air Dry Clay Club

DIY Spring Chicks

This adorable egg-shaped chick is a perfect Easter craft! Instead of making it solid, we’ll turn it into a little thumb pot, making it lighter and easier to dry. Plus, we’ll add dangling clay feet using string to give it a fun, playful look. Let’s get started! Materials You’ll Need:

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10 Pottery Books for Beginners

We’ve found 10 great books to get you started with your newfound ceramic passion, and to help build your burgeoning ceramics library. 

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