Got a little bit of time on your hands? Or maybe you want to pick up a new hobby! If you’re the type who likes to get your hands dirty and create personalized masterpieces, then pottery is something you may want to try out! Yes, we know that pottery is something we are made to […]
Pottery is an ancient craft and decorating techniques are just as old. If you are looking for ways to customize your creation, or perhaps you’re aiming to improve your own ceramic decorating skills, then you’ve stumbled into the right article! Today, we will talk about different ways you can decorate your ceramic masterpiece. And guess […]
To find your niche in pottery, we advise potters to try out as many methods as possible. However, mainstream pottery techniques can be intimidating, especially with their high-temperature firing. That is why we recommend raku as a way to edge into pottery! Since it is a low-temperature method of pottery that’s used to create decorative […]
Setting up a home pottery studio is a huge investment, but it will last for many years once you have the right tools and equipment! If you’re a hobbyist, a simple pottery studio with a pottery wheel, worktable, and storage will do. But for a serious potter, a pottery studio will need more equipment. The […]
Whether you’re a hobbyist or just want to experience throwing clay in the pottery wheel, attending pottery classes will help you learn more about the fundamentals of pottery. For experienced potters, pottery classes can help sharpen your skills. Pottery classes are not just for adults. Many pottery studios offer pottery classes for children who are […]
If you’ve been taking pottery classes for a while and enjoying making your ceramics, perhaps it is high time you buy a kiln, so you can have more fun creating at home. Investing in a good kiln can help you take your hobby to the next level. Who knows, you might even decide to open […]
It is practically human nature at this point that once we drop something and it shatters into pieces, we immediately throw it away. And the same goes with our own pottery pieces; once it slips from our hands and breaks, we regretfully throw it in the trash—whether it be a newly made piece or an […]
Nobody is born a master potter, although there may be some people who pick up the skill more quickly than others. Pottery is an art that needs constant practice and dedication to nurture and develop. If you’re looking for the perfect pottery class to get you started, but aren’t sure where to begin your search, […]
Are your creations not tuning out right? Perhaps you’re a newbie in pottery and are unsure where to start. Either way, your first step should always be choosing your clay. This is a very important step because if you start off with the wrong clay, it can make learning pottery so much harder. There have […]
Pottery is an amazing way to create something beautiful and practical, but getting started can be intimidating. Considering all the tools needed, this begs the question: Is it possible to make pottery at home? Absolutely! However, it all depends on what clay and pottery technique you use. Certain techniques and clays require more equipment which […]