I recently heard about someone’s first experience on the pottery wheel. Sadly, it wasn’t a great one. The teacher had pushed them to make...

Embracing the Art of Ceramics The art and hobby of ceramics is experiencing a resurgence. In our consumer-driven world, it's easy to get swept up in the allure of fancy tools—from “those” carving tools to high-end pottery wheels. But what if you were stranded on a deserted island, with only one ceramic tool? This question recently popped into my head after I saw a post on a pottery forum asking about favorite tools. The responses ranged from affordable options to tools costing hundreds of...