August 28, 2009
The Art of Sculpting with Philippe Faraut - Volume 1: Children
Sculpting figures is one of the oldest art forms in existence. In this first volume of his instructional videos, Philippe Faraut shares his step-by-step method of construction, as well as a guide to catch and correct common mistakes, while demonstrating in wet clay, his favorite medium. Filmed on location in Honeoye, New York at his studio, this 89 minute DVD offers instruction easily followed by a beginner and complete enough to keep the interest of the most experienced sculptor.
August 5, 2009
Creative Ideas for Clay Artists
This Ceramics Monthly Handbook is edited by Anderson Turner and features a collection of articles about creative artists, and ideas to challenge you and inspire your work. Pottery, sculpture and finishing techniques are covered. This is a must-read for anyone involved in clay. Whether looking for new designs, new inspiration or renewed creativity, you will find it here through these talented featured artists and their unique approaches to clay.
July 15, 2009
Fish Tales: A Ceramic Artist Interprets Personal History Through Raku Sculpture
Ceramic sculptor Lisa Merida Paytes tells us about her work and takes us through the process of creating and raku firing one of her skeletal fish sculptures.
May 18, 2009
The Right Angle for Approaching Geometric Ceramic Sculpture
Today, ceramic artist Marcia Selsor shows us how to make and use her
right angle jig, a simple tool she came up with to make building
geometric sculpture easier.
April 29, 2009
Ceramic Sculpture: Inspiring Techniques
In Ceramic Sculpture, creative clay artists reveal their techniques and
their inspiration for imaginative sculptural works. Some of the work is
monumental, some intimate, some site specific but all of it influenced
by clay. With each artist providing some aspect of the sculptural
process from conceptualization to forming and finishing to the final
installation, you’ll find the range of ideas and techniques informative
and inspiring.
April 17, 2009
Throwing and Handbuilding: Forming Techniques
Throwing and handbuilding are at the core of all studio ceramics techniques. Through imagination and experimentation, some of the most skilled artists and craftsmen can take these basic techniques and often produce extremely creative works of art. With practice and patience, the coil pot or tall narrow form can become works of art suitable for galleries and collectors.
January 5, 2009
Clay: A Studio Handbook
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in ceramics, author Vince Pitelka has created the most practical, all-inclusive studio handbook for students, studio artists, educators and all those interested in the art of clay. The ten chapters in Clay: A Studio Handbook address the full range of ceramic processes, and bring a lifetime of ceramic knowledge directly into the hands of potters. Concerned about safe and efficient studio operation, Pitelka pays diligent attention to safety practices.
September 1, 2008
Ceramics Monthly: September 2008
Focus: College Clay
Our annual Undergraduate Showcase kicks off this issue, followed by
the Regional Student Juried Exhibition (RSJE) from the National Council
on Education for the Ceramics Arts conference. The RSJE is always one
of the highlights of the conference; the work is impressive in scope
and accomplishment.
