Maureen Mills’s Surface Design for Ceramics reads like a compact manifesto for the small, concentrated art of ornamentation — not a polemic but a pedagogy: a careful, image-rich argument that the surface of a vessel is not mere decoration appended to a form but an active partner in meaning-making. Presented as one of the practical … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Surface Design for Ceramics by Maureen Mills
Weekend Book Reviews: The Art of Handbuilt Ceramics by Susan Bruce
Susan Bruce’s The Art of Handbuilt Ceramics presents a richly detailed exploration of the timeless craft of hand-building ceramic art, blending technical precision with a celebration of artistic individuality. Through a careful and considered approach, Bruce offers not just a guide to the techniques and materials needed for hand-built ceramics, but a thoughtful meditation on the philosophy … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: The Art of Handbuilt Ceramics by Susan Bruce
The New Renaissance Mindset 