Using thin teardrop-shaped coils, Joanne Seongweon Lee builds slowly and methodically layer by exposed layer. Read how she manages moisture, pressure, and timing with her coil-building technique in “Pinched Moon Jar” from our M/A 2025 issue at the link. tinyurl.com/377hsrkt

Ayla Murray’s work is composed of well-considered details from foot to knob. See how she plans and constructs her pots in “The Butter Dish” from our March/April 2025 issue through the link, & why giving attention to the details can make all the difference. tinyurl.com/3c7djbux

Looking for a way to enhance your home’s character? Daryl E Baird demonstrates how to use a handheld extruder to make new house numbers in “In the Studio: Small-Scale Extruding” from our March/April 2018 issue. Read the full tutorial through the link. tinyurl.com/36a4z3py

Megan Thomas’ bird bowls are a perfect balance of sophistication and whimsy. Read “Fluted Bird Bowl,” from our March/April 2025 issue, at the link to see how she throws, alters, and sculpts these functional beauties. tinyurl.com/fw2zwbkb #functionalfriday

Join us for a workshop with Adrienne Eliades as she crafts pottery that seamlessly blends form, function, and surface. During this 2-hr workshop on April 9 from 1–3pm EDT USA, there will be demos and discussion on designing a lidded butter dish. Register: tinyurl.com/yu2923wa

Inspired by her grandmother’s bag collection, Lindsay Langsdale handbuilds lidded containers that create moments of discovery & a stash space for all of your receipts, mints, lip balms, & more. Read “Vintage Purse Boxes,” from our M/A 2025 issue, here: tinyurl.com/4vmz37y9

Thick slip layered over rich red clay is a hallmark of Samantha Oliver’s work. See how she uses paper stencils to add delicate botanical silhouettes to her work in “Making a Pillow-Lidded Box,” from our M/A 2023 issue, through the link. tinyurl.com/22vstbza #throwbackthursday

Tired of troubleshooting? Turn to members of the Ceramic Arts Network Forum. Ask your questions, get some answers, and give some advice of your own. Join the conversation and the forum today! Click here to join the conversation: community.ceramicartsdaily.org

Interested in trying out some different handles? For inspiration, take a look at Marion Angelica’s In the Studio article in the March/April 2025 issue “Handbuilding Bowl Handles.” In this article, readers are taken through creating four types of handles. tinyurl.com/2wzmk5j4

Lindsay Langsdale's Hairy Teacup, Spoon and Saucer set, 12 in. (30.5 cm) in length, tinted porcelain, glaze, Mason stain washes, 2024. Read how Langsdale builds her highly-textured work in “Vintage Purse Boxes” from our M/A 2025 issue, through the link. tinyurl.com/4vmz37y9

Uncover the step-by-step process of crafting purposeful pottery that seamlessly blends form, function, and surface with Adrienne Eliades on April 9, 2025 from 1–3pm EDT USA. REGISTER TODAY: ceramics.zoom.us/.../WN_AnuMVpq…

Cracks can develop for a number of reasons, but luckily Sunshine Cobb has a few repair tricks up her sleeve. Read “In the Studio: Fixing Cracks” to see how to fix cracks at different moisture stages. Our July/August 2020 article can be found here: tinyurl.com/3mk4z95p

Are you looking for the perfect glaze or trying out a new technique and running into trouble? Tired of troubleshooting? Turn to the Ceramic Arts Network Forum. Ask your questions, get some answers, & give advice of your own. Click the link to join: community.ceramicartsdaily.org

Matthew Krousey walks readers through the process of cutting, sanding, and customizing plywood paddles in “In the Studio: Homemade Texture Paddles,” from our Jan/Feb 2018 issue. Click the link to read the article. tinyurl.com/4eef3u4c

Catherine White shows how she adds texture and tooth to her vases using a flexible saw in “Moon Vase” from our January/February 2024 issue. Learn how she uses this unexpected tool by reading the article through the link. tinyurl.com/4b65p96z

Ayla Murray's Ewer, 8¼ in. (21 cm) in height, iron-rich stoneware with laterite slip, 2024, is today’s #FunctionalFriday feature. Murray shows how to make a slab-built tableware essential in “The Butter Dish” from our M/A 2025 issue. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/3c7djbux

This tour offers a unique opportunity for ceramics enthusiasts to delve into Portugal’s rich ceramic traditions. The blend of cultural tours, hands-on workshops, and the scenic beauty of Portugal promises an unforgettable experience for all participants. ceramicartsnetwork.org/events

Cut and paste, but every time make it a little different & more magical. Today’s #mugshotMonday pot comes from the studio of Didem Mert. Read a bit about her approach to surface in “From Collage to Cup” published in our Sept/Oct 2023 issue via the link. tinyurl.com/yckbet8u

Understanding timing & moisture levels are key to creating sharp drawn lines in clay. Margaret Kinkeade shows how line quality changes from a fresh slab (A) to nearly bone-dry clay (E) in “Inspiration Rooted in Heirlooms” from our M/A 2023 issue. Read here:tinyurl.com/ysvkutzv

Want to see your work in the September 2025 issue of Ceramics Monthly? This year’s contest theme, “Function Focused,” will showcase functional work that encourage gathering, sharing a meal, or celebrating a special occasion. Closes June 22, 2025! Apply: tinyurl.com/3b342k7y