Pottery is a beautiful craft, but it can be difficult to get the hang of all by yourself, which is why we recommend taking some pottery classes. However, looking for local classes can be tiring, especially when you have to wade through piles of reviews. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 6 […]
With today’s fast-paced society, we always seem to want to keep moving. We always try to keep up with new trends, go to new places, and find new hobbies. If you live in the bustling streets of New York, then you would especially know the need always to keep your hands busy. This will not […]
When people think about making pottery, they often think that all they need is some clay and a pottery wheel. I mean, how hard can it be, right? Yes, all you need are the clay, a wheel, some tools, and even a few pigments. But pottery is so much more than that. When you enroll […]
There are plenty of factors to consider when it comes to buying pottery kilns — from size and features to price and brand name. And with the dozens of manufacturers and sellers flooding the market, this task of paring down your choices just gets crazier and crazier. We’ve scoured the internet and have gathered a […]
Tired of the usual red, white, and brown glazed pots? Then this article is for you. Today we will be talking about different pottery painting ideas that you can use to personalize your clay masterpieces. You can use these for your upcoming pottery decorating contest, or simply a passion project on the side. Heck, you […]
Pottery needs creativity and technique. That’s what you’ll learn in pottery-making classes and YouTube how-to videos. But what these instructions don’t tell you is that knowing the clay in your hands makes a big difference in your artwork. When you understand pottery clay, it gives you an edge in taking advantage of its unique properties […]
There are various pottery techniques you can use to start practicing the craft. There’s hand-building, slip casting, and the method that we’ll be using today — wheel throwing. Wheel throwing is perfect for beginners because it takes away the pressures of hand-building, but at the same time, still offers you some level of challenge to […]
If you recently picked up pottery as a hobby, then working with clay is an adventure. After all, there’s nothing quite like turning something as plain as clay into a sculpture of self-expression, regardless of how simple or intricate it ends up being. But what about the clay itself? Before any pottery is done, clay […]
Have you ever been so intrigued by a vase? Boasting such intricate detailing etched into its body. You had to stop and marvel at all the colors and patterns. Sgraffito is how you carve those beautiful designs onto different pottery pieces. Below we will go through the aspects that go into Sgraffito Pottery. What is […]
Houston is an exciting art city, bustling with lots of cultural and creative activities to enjoy. Just take a trip to the Houston Museum District, and you can choose from 20 museums to visit. Then there’s the Houston Theater District, the only other American city to offer more theater seats beyond New York. Among the […]