We are proud to present our annual "Luminaries in Clay" feature – a series devoted to honoring the lives and legacies of those who have illuminated new ways of making, thinking, or living through clay. They are not only masters of material and form but also generous contributors to the community,… Read More

Here at Studio Potter, the non-profit journal for the clay community, we pride ourselves on offering what we think is a pretty luxurious publication. But behind what you see is a no-frills operation with two part-time staff positions, backed by a hands-on board of directors who volunteer many hours… Read More

In this issue, we turn our attention to the structures through which knowledge is passed – our institutions of education, both traditional and nontraditional – and examine their alignment with the fundamental virtues of craft. The graduate program has long been considered the pinnacle of formal… Read More

Welcome, Joshua Wong, our new development and membership manager We’re thrilled to share that Joshua Wong has joined Studio Potter as our new development and membership manager! Joshua’s journey with Studio Potter began as a reader, flipping through back issues at a local community studio. His… Read More

Thank you for visiting Studio Potter. As you may have noticed, we're in the middle of some unexpected digital hiccups; our server recently crashed. While we’ve successfully recovered our archives (phew!), we’re still experiencing a few technical issues, especially… Read More

Deadline: The application review will begin on April 15th. The position and application cycle will remain open until filled. Studio Potter will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis.       Start Date:              May 1st 2025   To Apply:        Email… Read More

  How does one even begin to process a month like this in such a turbulent socio-political climate? Between world politics, the relentless natural disasters from North Carolina to Los Angeles County, and the usual challenges of daily life, I feel like I’m holding back the tide with a spoon. How… Read More

As the waters recede and the headlines fade, the lingering impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina’s ceramic community remains deeply felt. In this issue, we share the stories of four artists whose lives and practices were profoundly disrupted by the storm and one story exploring the… Read More

In the heart of every wood-fire kiln lies a story, not just of clay transformed by flame, but of the people who gather around it. Community wood-firing is more than a technical process; it is a shared act of creative vision and collective effort. This month, Studio Potter invites readers to explore… Read More

Studio Potter is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Grants for Apprenticeships Program. Each of these five mentor/apprentice teams will receive awards of $15,000 as they work together in 2025 to expand their practices, deepen their ties, and share the rhythms of the studio throughout… Read More