Community & Events
Rediscovering Community at the 2023 International Ceramics Festival
This past summer marked the return of the International Ceramics Festival and it did not disappoint!
Community & Events
Discover the World of Ceramic Residencies
Whether you’re looking to hone your ceramic skills, seeking fresh perspectives, or looking to recharge your creative batteries, ceramic residencies are an excellent way to boost your practice!
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.Â
Clay Crafts
Haunting Halloween Themed Pottery to inspire you!
Tis the season of pumpkins and ghostly delights. Let’s dive right in to all the spookiness of Halloween themed pottery in the studio!
Building a Business
The Etsy Dilemma: Why maybe it’s time we found better ways of selling online.
Selling online, social media algorithms, website template builders, photo editing apps; keeping up is enough to make your head spin. No matter which online tools we are using as artists to be a part of the online maker community to promote and sell our work, they are constantly changing and
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.
Instagram reels: Tips for the reluctant artist.
We’ve put together a few fun Instagram Reels tips to help you adapt to the new social media demands.
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
Advanced Ceramics
The Big Pottery Book List
When you have the right pottery book, creating with clay can be freeing and amazing. You can create anything that you can imagine. However, it can be hard to understand how to do certain techniques correctly when you are first starting out. If you are learning at home or seeking
On Trend
Featured Ceramic Articles
Air Dry Clay Club
DIY Horse Wall Deco with Air Dry Clay
DIY Air Dry Clay Horse Wall Decor A simple, calming craft you’ll want to hang up right away There’s something really grounding about making things
Meet the Maker
Warren MacKenzie
Warren MacKenzie has described his goal as the making of “everyday” pots. Not surprisingly though, his pots are found in major museums and command high prices among collectors. MacKenzie has always kept his prices low and for various time periods did not sign his work (1970s, most of the 2000s). Most of his output is produced in stoneware, although he has worked in porcelain at times during his career. A sample of his amazing work can be seen below, and you can get his pieces relatively well priced from galleries around the world, as well as on eBay.co.uk
Advanced Ceramics
How to Carve Clay
Ingleton Pottery shows us how to Carve Clay. He Carves & pierces a flower design into a clay pottery bowl which he had thrown on
