Sgraffito is a scratched pottery decoration, first used in China, which spread across Europe via Persia. The vessel is immersed in slip, and then the decoration is scratched on the surface to reveal the darker body below. It was often used with maiolica from Italy.Read More →
Charles John Noke, a British ceramicist, played a pivotal role in establishing Doulton as a global leader with his diverse pottery techniques. Read More →
Herbert J. Hall founded the Marblehead Pottery in 1904 as one of several “handcraft shops” that offered occupational therapy to “nervously worn outpatients.” The shops specialised in hand-weaving, woodcarving, and metalwork, with pottery being the most popular.Read More →
Lorinda Epply, a significant figure in American ceramics, innovated at Rookwood Pottery, blending art and craft, influencing modern design with her artistic and technical prowess.Read More →
William Bower Dalton (1868-1965) was a British watercolourist and potter known for his ceramic art, with works showcased in London and Paris.Read More →
Whether you relish the prospect of glazing your work or exclaim, “I despise glazing!” It’s for you, Amazing Glaze. Gabriel Kline, author and proprietor of Odyssey Clayworks, will take you on a trip that will make glazing less frightening and more enjoyable. Read More →
Bernhard Howell Leach, a British ceramicist, studied art in England and Japan. He later founded a pottery in St Ives, influenced by Japanese techniques.Read More →
Full POTTERY STUDIO: Includes everything you’ll need to get started with pottery! A pottery wheel, 3 pounds of clay, a 6-piece toolset, a craft apron, a table cover, 12 pots of paint, glaze, sponge, 2 paintbrushes, illustrated directions, and an idea is all included in this kit.Read More →
Newcomb Pottery, an American art pottery in New Orleans, is renowned for its artistic quality. The pottery originated in an art school. Exhibitions garnered international recognition.Read More →