Inspirations and reflections on life and learning
by Malcolm GreenwoodTwo events this year caused me to reflect on my journey in ceramics, and underlined the spirit of generosity that inspires and sustains me and many other ceramic artists. The first was a five-day work…
Snap. Crackle. And Pop. Raku on the Edge
Raku on the edge, an exhibition held in conjunction with NCECA 2012 at Seattle Pottery Supply in Seattle, Washington, supported the contention that most of the city during the conference was devoted t…
The Apotoyowa (Grinding Bowl) of Ghana
Ozioma Onuzulike discusses issues surrounding the continued production of local grinding bowls
Earth, Fire and Vegetable Oil
by Jonathan Rinck, Jonathan GarnOne of the paradoxes of artisan craft such as pottery is that its practice (on the one hand a life-affirming antidote against mass production, the consumption of natural resources and the Walmartifica…
Mary Kaun-English and her pit-firing process
When there are so many makers out there it is important to set yourself apart from the masses by doing something different. Mary Kaun-English, the UK, Surrey based sculptor, does just this.
