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Ceramic Cities: New York

Today we are excited to share Part 3 of our series “Ceramic Cities” with you, where we embark on a captivating ceramic journey through some of the world’s most iconic urban hubs. If you’re a ceramic artist with a penchant for exploration, we understand your eagerness to add some ceramic

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5 Ceramic Christmas Projects for You to Try

The holiday season is the perfect time to channel your ceramic creativity into festive projects to fill hearts with warmth and joy. Whether you’re looking to create unique gifts, holiday decorations, or simply want to explore new techniques in a seasonal context, these ceramic Christmas projects will inspire you to

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Ceramic Cities: Toronto

Welcome to Part 2 of our series “Ceramic Cities”, where we take you on a grand ceramic tour of some of the world’s most visited urban centers. If you’re a ceramic artist who has a passion for travel, we know you’re eager to add some ceramic destinations to your itinerary,

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Ceramic Cities: London

If you’re a ceramic artist who has a passion for travel, then this new series is just for you! Whether you travel for business or pleasure, we know how keen you are to add some ceramic destinations to your itinerary, and we’re here to help you out. We’re going to

Artist Profiles

Featured Artist Fridays: Daniel Dooreck

Daniel Dooreck is a rising artist in the world of ceramics, garnering a significant following on Instagram with over 34.6k followers in a short period of time. In fact, Dooreck established his pottery business, Danny D’s Mud Shop, in early 2022.  From his garage in Echo Park, Los Angeles, he

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8 Ceramic Residencies in Africa That You Should Apply To

Welcome our sixth and final installment of our series, “Ceramic Residencies You Should Apply To”! Today’s article is going to cover the often overlooked continent of Africa. We’ve scoured the internet for residencies in this diverse region of the world, and we’re confident we’ve discovered some exciting opportunities that will

Artist Residencies in South and Central America
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8 Ceramic Residencies in Central and South America That You Should Apply To

Welcome to Part 4 of our continuing exploration of artist residencies for ceramic artists! In today’s post we’ll be looking southward again, this time to share 8 opportunities in Central and South America that we think are worth applying to. And since we didn’t have an opportunity to cover them

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Featured Artist Fridays: Malene Hartmann Rasmussen

Malene Hartmann Rasmussen is a Danish artist whose work primarily involves narrative figurative sculpture and installation. Her mixed-media ceramic installations are expansive and showcase a surplus of visual elements. They consist of fairy tale creatures concealed in the dark woods. Her fascination with forests arises from their repeated appearances in

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Insurance for Ceramic Artists: Everything You Need to Know

For ceramic artists like ourselves — whether you’re a functional potter, a sculptor, or an installation artist — the process of bringing our visions to life is a labor of love. However, amidst the passion and artistic fervor, it’s crucial not to overlook the practical aspects of your craft. That’s

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10 Artist Residencies in Europe You Should Apply To

Welcome to Part 3 of our continuing exploration of artist residencies for ceramic artists! In today’s post we’ll be looking North of the equator to share 10 opportunities in Europe that we think are worth applying to. With its rich artistic history and vibrant art scenes, Europe truly has a

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How to Throw a Pear
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How to Throw a Pear

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT2LU_-gx8D/?taken-by=fishpaint5 In this video, we see Don from FishPaint5 demonstrating how he throws and shapes a pear on the wheel. Don is a teacher of

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Simple Pottery Tools – "Ball Opener"

Tom Whitaker shows us a simple and effective pottery tool for opening a ball of clay – especially designed to create an evenly thick bottom… Genius! Want

Beginner Ceramics

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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