Books

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 Missy Graff Ballone Learn the actions, movements, and best practices to help your body--your main craft tool--perform its best. An important res...

By Donald A. Clark and Chotsani Elaine Dean The first book to honor the contributions, presence, and experiences of Black artists who are part of t...

A fresh and entertaining perspective on materials science involving the craftspeople who have built their careers around working with materials suc...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Paul Scott Printing has become a common part of the ceramic artist's practice. From low-tech monoprints to digital laser decals, it is now possible...

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

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

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...