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Making Glazes - Theory And Practice Written by Peter Smith & Dianne PeachHow to save money and give your ceramic art that unique touch. When a wide range of commercial glazes are available for speedy delivery at the click of a button, why would you go through the...

My Studio - from drawing board to realityBy Frances SmithHow we turned an idea made in a free 3D drawing program into a real studio It’s not completely finished but I’m using my converted garage/studio already and student classes start in February. What a journey!You...

What! Turn Our Garage Into A Pottery Studio?By Peter SmithPlanning a conversion of a garage into a ceramics studio needs some careful thought. A two-car garage under a suburban home has to be converted into a small pottery teaching studio that could house 4 - 6...

Dust in the pottery studio contains particles of silica which are a health hazard. There are some simple rules to minimise your exposure.

What to bring and what to wear in the studioIn the pottery studio, you’ll be making things from wet clay, washing clay from your hands and sometimes using liquid glazes. The chances of getting your clothes soiled are pretty high. However, our studio provides the...