Pottery 101

Knowing the right clay, the best kiln type, or the important nuance between two products is important in ceramics. Learn the foundational parts of pottery making with us.

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What does cone mean in ceramics?

Kristen Fern

If you’re working out of a studio with a shared kiln, there’s a chance you haven’t had much experience with ...

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Everything You Need To Know About Clay For Pottery

Kristen Fern

Clay – you can’t do ceramics without it! But there’s a lot to know when it comes to picking the ...

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What is Grog in Ceramics?

Kristen Fern

Photo by Yan Krukov So you’re ready to start your next project? Exciting! It’s always one of my favorite stages: ...

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21 pottery ideas for beginners

Kristen Fern

We’ve compiled 21 pottery ideas for beginners. You may be here because ceramics can feel complex and difficult. But every ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 5

Kristen Fern

The Great Pottery Throw Down season 5 was a long-awaited session of the wonderful show. It’s finally here! And the ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 4

Kristen Fern

The Great Pottery Throw Down season 4 was a big hit. With bright personalities and a comedic host in Siobhán ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 3

Kristen Fern

The Great Pottery Throw Down season 3 was a delight. The fun and whimsical personalities, the talented and emotional judges, ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 2

Kristen Fern

The latest season (season 5) of The Great Pottery Throw Down is now on HBO. Maybe you caught the second ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 1

Kristen Fern

The latest season (season 5) of The Great Pottery Throw Down is now on HBO. But my suggestion? Start at ...

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The Great Pottery Throw Down: Cast, judges, and the latest season’s trailer

Kristen Fern

If you haven’t had the pleasure of watching The Great Pottery Throw Down, let me tell you… it is a DELIGHT. ...