Books

Forest Lesch-Middleton Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations—from making, de...

ALEX IRVINE Sculpting the human face presents a unique artistic challenge—but this richly illustrated guide thoroughly demystifies the proces...

Frederich L Olsen The Kiln Book covers the principles of efficient design, building methods, refractory, materials, bricklaying procedures and inst...

Masters: Earthenware reveals the tremendous imagination, innovation, and technical facility that today’s artists bring to the oldest ceramic medium...

Edited by Paul Andrew Wandless For many years, ceramic artists have used printmaking, drawing and photography to enhance the surface of their work....

Ceramic Arts Handbook Series In Electric Studio: Making & Firing, you'll discover how to select the kiln that's right for you, understand how t...

THOMAS HOADLEY A fully illustrated examination of the use of color in clay, outlining its history and exploring the styles and techniques of the...

By Dr. Dawn Whitehand When digging for clues about an ancient society's culture, nothing is more valuable to an archaeologist than ceramic remnants...

Functional Pottery in America Why are people still handmaking utilitarian pottery in the 21st century? Doesn’t industrial production take care of ...

by Marylin Scott (Author) An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and advanced potters, The Potter’s Bible features step-by-step photo...

In Kitchen Pots, Bakers, and Serving Vessels, you'll find 19 easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. The artists share not only the process but also...

Jeni Hansen Gard In this comprehensive workbook, artist and educator Jeni Hansen Gard provides an informative guide for teaching ceramics at the K ...

By Barry Hall This book is about a truly remarkable transformation: how the simplest of materials—clay or mud—can be used to make tools for produci...

Whether you're just getting started with making glazes or you're a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in Cone 5-6 Glazes: Materials and R...

Ceramic artists are some of the most inventive people around, and 100 Tips, Tools, & Techniques is a testament to their ingenuity.  Compiled f...

Ash Glazes examines the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, demonstrates the process of making them into glazes and offers a step...

Maureen Mills Ceramists of any level will benefit from this comprehensive studio reference about surface design and the many techniques for embelli...

Compiled from years worth of technical explanation and reference materials from the magazine, Ceramics Monthly's Guide to Materials and Glazes will...

No kiln? No wheel? No problem! With accessible and easy-to-find air-dry clay, you can easily make beautiful trinkets, jewelry, and other decorative...

A complete history of the tea ceremony and teabowls with beautiful pieces from international potters.

Author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of Rookwood, from its founding to present day. Filled with never-before-seen images a...