The Penland Book of Ceramics reads like a field diary kept at the intersection of craft pedagogy and artistic confession. Edited by Deborah Morgenthal and Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott and assembled from the teaching tradition of the Penland School of Crafts, this handsome volume (Lark Books, 2003) aims not simply to catalogue techniques but to … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic Techniques edited by Deborah Morgenthal and Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – 500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique, Edited by Ray Hemachandra
Ray Hemachandra’s 500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique is more than a visual catalogue—it is a philosophical document. As part of the “500 Series” published by Lark Books, this volume continues the series’ tradition of curatorial excellence, presenting a collection of works that not only celebrate a specific craft but also probe the limits … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – 500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique, Edited by Ray Hemachandra
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – A Glaze of Color: Creating Color and Design on Ceramics by Jane Davies
In A Glaze of Color: Creating Color and Design on Ceramics, Jane Davies crafts a compelling guide that bridges the technical aspects of ceramic glazing with the intuitive artistry of design. The book is not merely a manual for ceramists but an exploration of the nuanced interplay between surface, texture, and colour, making it a valuable … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – A Glaze of Color: Creating Color and Design on Ceramics by Jane Davies
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Ceramic Glaze Handbook: Materials, Techniques, Formulas by Mark Burleson
Mark Burleson’s The Ceramic Glaze Handbook stands as an indispensable resource for both the novice potter and the seasoned ceramic artist. More than a manual, this work bridges the gap between technical precision and artistic expression, offering readers a well-rounded exploration of glaze chemistry, formulation, and application. Its strengths lie not just in its utility but in … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Reviews – The Ceramic Glaze Handbook: Materials, Techniques, Formulas by Mark Burleson
My Favourite Art Supplies – Adding the Flavour To The Fire
Glazes: These were usually private mixes from the studios I worked in. I never asked for the recipes. When I graduated to the private studio, under the mentorship of porcelain master Marie Cote, I used her clear glaze as the base for all my experimentation and mixes. It was the most robust and versatile glaze … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Adding the Flavour To The Fire
The New Renaissance Mindset 