The electric kiln stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency, revolutionizing age-old techniques with its precision and versatility. Yet, behind its seemingly simple exterior lies a collection of components, each playing a crucial role in the firing process. Welcome to our exploration of electric kiln anatomy. Whether you’re a
Welcome to this week’s Feature Artist Friday! Today we are taking a look at Bahamian artist Anina Major. With a practice that includes ceramic sculpture along with video and installation, Major has become well known for her captivating works. In them, she explores the relationship between place and self in
This amazing video shown above which is full of helpful visual insights was posted by Florian Gadsby. Hey, so you wanna center clay on the wheel? Awesome. Let’s get into it. If you’ve ever sat down at the wheel, slapped a ball of clay on there, and watched it wobble
Welcome to Part 2 of our series exploring the main components of ceramic glazes! As you’ll remember from our previous article, all glazes are composed of 3 main parts: glass-formers, fluxes, and stabilizers. In Part 1 we discussed the oh-so-essential glass-former, silica. This week we’re going to explore an important
Whether you’re working with commercial glazes or looking to start mixing or developing your own, understanding the basic structure of glazes can be a big help in getting successful results. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible ingredients and complicated recipes, but you don’t need a
As we usher in the New Year, many of us are inspired to set resolutions that challenge us and push ourselves out of our comfort zones. While we often set our eyes on physical improvements, such as joining the gym, here at the Ceramic School we think it’s equally important
Today we discuss 5 techniques that will give you a solid foundation for exploring all facets of working with clay.
10 tools that are sure to elevate your coil building and pinching skills
These easy-to-follow hand building templates will have you creating brand new forms, and will inspire you to create some unique templates of your own.
Master this essential clay process with our easy to follow guide.
In this video, we see Bill van Gilder showing us how he makes a square lasagna dish. Bill van Gilder is a potter that resides
We’ve rounded up six fabulous reads that are bound to inspire you, whether you’re a seasoned ceramic artist or just starting your clay journey.
How to slipcast a colourfully layered tumbler
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