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Spunky Dish Ware
Nancy and her husband, Andy, run Circa Ceramics in Chicago. I had so much fun visiting their studio. It’s such a loving family environment. Oliver, their son affectionately called Peanut by his mom,...
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Not Even an Arrest Could Slow Her Down
Jill had an usual start to her career. After being arrested by a few undercover cops while she was selling crafts she made in summer camp on a New York street, Jill showed her ceramics at the ACC...
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She’s a Pot Breaker
Detroit artist, Susuannah Goodman, spends much of her time teaching enrichment programs around the city. She helps children find their own creative spark from molding clay to repurposing recycled...
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Long Lineage of Pottery
Pewabic Pottery in Detroit was founded in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Her ceramics were nationally renowned, landing her a spot in the Michigan’s Women Hall of Fame. Mary went on to win several...
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handmade for the home
Ginny specializes in functional domestic pottery, essentially pieces meant for the home with a specific purpose. The idea that memories and home can stir up an interesting conversation for everyone...
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DIY: Slab Constructed Bowl
Victoria from Pewabic Pottery has some advice when making a slab constructed bowl. Basically, that’s making a bowl off of a bowl mold. It’s a great craft to do with kids or on your own for fun and...
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Leaving Behind a Legacy and Appetite for Success
Passing down knowledge of the arts and creativity seems like the ultimate gift. As mothers, sisters, and friends we can help multiply ingenuity and imagination. Just ask Victoria. She molded her first...
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How to Reclaim Red Clay
As you may well know, Carhartt women are known for being innovative. So when it comes to craftiness, don’t be wasteful and think green. For those pottery lovers who want to be resourceful and re-use...
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The Fountain of Youth
You can spend a lifetime chasing your dreams and building your skills. Each passing year brings knowledge and a greater familiarity with your craft. Your hands learn the motions. Your feet know each...
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Find Your Confidence, Take Some Risks, and Travel
After one semester of ceramics during my sophomore year of college, I learned a whole new respect for all handmade pottery. The sheer amount of time, skill, and love poured over each piece was...
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It All Began With Mud Patties and Lego Duplexes
You might notice the stark difference between a high tea time set and the creative alternative cup and saucer Ryn Adkins is working on the photos above. Crossing mediums and taking a twist on depth of...
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Bits of Dust and Smudges of Slip
Expression through a nice lump of clay rolling around in your hands, cool and malleable to the touch, seems quite romantic—enough to sweep you away into an artistic frenzy. Your clothing would be ever...
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Studio Threads
Ceramic artist Elysia Vandenbussche Kelly’s sporting the Hybrid Camo Printed Printed Vest around her Detroit work space. It’s great for a chilly morning at the studio. You keep warm while maintaining a...
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She Wears the Pants
Work pants can be a tough find. Whether you’re looking for movement, coverage, or durability, these pants are for you. No matter what the job is, double front leg panels always come in handy on the...
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for the artists
Artist studios are so often such places of inspiration. Each spot can be just as individual as the work produced in it. The organization (or lack there of), the scattered pieces of cast aside...
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Inspiration Into Art
Ceramic Artist, Monica Wilson, employs a technique I’ve never seen before called piercing. It’s beautiful and organic. Before mixing the clay, Monica adds in fibers to strengthen the material. She then...
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From Aqua-Woman to Ceramic Artist
The path to your passion is different for every person. I asked ceramic artist, Monica Wilson, what sparked her interest in the field. “I have always been interested in making things, or thinking up...
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Art Shack Brooklyn
The Artshack in Brooklyn is a women-owned-and-operated ceramics studio. It was founded in 2008 by McKendree Key and Dany Rose. We got to spend the day with a few of the artists who teach and make there...
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Blue Wolf Studios in Tahoe
Amanda Dabel is co-owner of Blue Wold Studios in Kings Beach, California. This sweet little shop of locally crafted wares also has a backroom that serves as a fully functioning ceramic studio. It’s...
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Seattle Potter Megan Sarraf
Meet ceramic artist, Megan Sarraf. Years ago, through scheduling mishaps, she ended up in a ceramics class. After getting her hands dirty on the wheel, Megan was hooked. Following an internship at...
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