Pottery
Pottery is a great mud activity! Don't worry about muck, as it will let your kids have a fun element to learning. Apart from that, discover how pottery has been a part of civilizations many years and a relic that talks about the past.
The Female Potter of Seagrove
In an occupation dominated by men, a woman named Nell Cole Graves became famous, not just as the "female potter" but as a true artist.
The Pottery Tradition of Seagrove, North Carolina
Seagrove, North Carolina has been officially recognized as the birthplace of NC traditional pottery. If you appreciate quality pottery, you might be interested in the work of this area’s 90 potters.
The Romanian Art of Pottery
Pottery is a tradition in Romania rooted deep into the history of this country. Using natural, unique tools, they produce their traditional bowls, plates, vases in various, surprising ways!
Japanese Traditional Art
Whether it is the Japanese paintings or pottery, Japanese traditional art is vivid and has its own beauty. Here’s a look at some of the different types of Japanese traditional art that reflect the rich history and culture of the place.
Talavera Pottery – Own a Piece of Old Mexico
One of the oldest and most beautiful styles of earthenware comes from Mexico. These colorful and distinctive products would make a vibrant and artistic addition to any home. Best of all, they are readily accessible and very affordable.
Native American Pottery
Native Americans have been making beautiful pottery for hundreds of years using traditional hand made methods, without the use of a potters wheel.
A quick guide to handmade Italian Dinnerware
If you have decided to go for something really different and unique such as handmade Italian dinnerware, you’ll find some good pieces of information here, such as what is it made of, how it is made and what are the most popular patterns.
In Praise Of... Blue and White
Leader: Slice a spade into any British garden and you will almost certainly find a chip of blue and white pottery, enough in total to make a dinner service for every family in the country
Italian ceramics, Italian pottery or Italian majolica?
When shopping for Italian ceramics or searching Internet for them I've often wondered which was the proper word to use: ceramics, pottery or majolica? Well, I did some research and ran some tests. I learned quite a lot on the subject and I would love to share my findings with you.
Tang tri-colored Glazed Pottery
Tang tri-colored Glazed Pottery (Tangsancai), a type of glazed pottery with the colors of yellow, brown and green, was prevailed in the Tang dynasty. It has been famous for its bright colors and pleasing shapes.