Books

BONNIE KEMSKE  Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with a precious metal, usually gold, silver or pla...

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...

Carve Your Clay takes you through creative techniques that produce amazing, dynamic results, including inlay, piercing, sgraffito, etching, relief ...

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 ...

In her own charming, spirited, and readable style, Beatrice Wood tells us the story of her unorthodox life and her influence on 20th-century art. R...

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

What motivates and inspires the finest porcelain artists working today? Forty internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining j...

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...

n Jars, Vases, Boxes, and Baskets, you'll find 19 step-by-step projects that demonstrate the wide range of possibilities open to artists interested...

Low-Fire Soda is a start-to-finish resource that outlines everything from the different types of clay bodies to use, to decorating and glazing tech...

Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland Balance motherhood and creative pursuits! Women and new mothers are constantly encountering the message that th...

By Jolanda van de Grint Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natural earthy colors and spontaneous patterns of alternative firing method...

Vivienne Foley An essential guide to working with porcelain, from its history and composition, to building, decorating and firing 1. A Brief H...

In the same bright, open design as the well-received "Ceramics for Beginners: Hand Building," this second entry in the series offers an introductio...

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...

Go beyond the basics and learn how to throw or handbuild a bottomless cylinder. Then explore seams and alterations for projects like an oval serv...

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...

Louisa Taylor Ceramics Masterclass examines 100 great pieces of ceramics from history and explores how they were made, what they do well and what w...