Pottery

Pottery Fact: The word "throwing," which is the term that describes the use of a potter's wheel, originally referred to the "pulling-up" of clay to make bowls, cylinders, vases, and other objects.

Archie Bray Foundation - The Archie Bray Foundation is a non-profit ceramic education center that is internationally known. To get started, check out the About the Bray/Mission link under the site map.

American Ceramic Society: Colleges and Universities - Look here to search an alphabetical list of colleges and universities given by the American Ceramic Society.

Ceramics and Pottery - See how a real class does ceramics and pottery online! Check out this site for their assignments, PowerPoint presentations and more! Maybe you'll even be inspired to go along with the class on your own!

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - Browse through the museum's online collection of ceramic art, including Ancient Egyptian and Japanese art.

Clazee World of Ceramics: Collections and Museums - Feel like searching for lots of museums? Click on a country of your choice at this site for links to Ceramics museums!

ASU Ceramics Research Center - Learn about Arizona State University's Ceramics Research Center, an internationally known facility with much of its collection available for the public to see.

Creating with Engraved Molds - Learn how Ron Korczynski makes styrofoam molds for his raised-patterned platters.

ArtsWork-Three Basic Pottery Techniques - Here you will find how to make a pinch pot, a coil pot, and a slab pot based on Navajo methods. Complete with pictures and directions, this site is perfect for someone who wants to get started working with clay or simply to see how pottery making is done.

Pottery Newbie - New to pottery? Check out this page for some good advice and links for the beginner.

Pottery Making Illustrated - This magazine includes techniques potters can use, project ideas for adults and kids, as well as advertisements for where to purchase equipment. The site offers examples from the magazine itself and even glaze recipes!

Discount Magazine List - Here are some other pottery magazine options, including a 12-issue subscription to Fired Arts and Crafts for $29.95.

Ceramics Art and Perception - This site allows you to subscribe to an Australian pottery magazine! Subscribe for yourself or as a gift to a friend. Check out the gallery and book store for some great ideas.