ClayCraft

ClayCraft magazine is a must-have for ceramic enthusiasts, packed with fun and inspirational pottery projects for all levels. A monthly subscription of ClayCraft magazine offers an exciting mix of information and inspiration on the world of ceramics, with practical step-by-step projects, essential clay choice and design tips, as well as interviews with individual pottery makers. Whether you are a beginner to the world of pottery, a student or a professional, ClayCraft magazine is an essential read for makers at any level. Inside every issue, you’ll find advice for pottery novices who are brand new to the world of ceramics, tips for intermediate makers looking to improve their skills and challenging projects for the professional clay makers out there. If you’re looking for a ceramics magazine that combines inspiration and information on the popular world of clay making, then ClayCraft magazine is the perfect read for you.

Welcome

Claycraft

NEW PREMISES! • On 1st April, Bluematchbox opened the doors of its new shop in Grazely, Berkshire.

CERAMIC WALES

TEAPOT WITH INFUSER • Throwing is arguably the hardest technique to master, and nothing can be achieved on a wheel until you learn to centre the clay properly, so we thought we would revisit the process in detail as an introduction to this project which will be in two parts – next part in Issue 76

A Day in the Life of… Jane Sarre

LINDA BLOOMFIELD BLACK GLAZES

STRETCHING CAT • We’re known to be a nation of animal lovers, with cats being high on the list of favourites, so we thought it about time we made one in clay

HOUSEPLANT WATER CONE OR OLLA • For all the houseplant lovers out there who worry about watering their plants when away from home, this little olla is the perfect solution – pop one in the soil, fill it with water and go and enjoy your holiday

The Accidental Studio Burn, Baby, Burn!

HANGING DECORATION • Sometimes it’s good to make something that has no practical value but is simply lovely to look at and this is just such a project. This sculptural form makes a great addition to an artistic display on a wall anywhere in the home

CLAY WORKS STUDIOS • Chris Taylor discusses the beauty of Dumfries and Galloway, marketing, and decorated tiles

kelsey

CREATING PATTERN REPEATS FOR DECORATION • Creating a repeat design is a relatively easy process to learn and is a handy skill to have if you want to make tiles for large expanses

Doug Fitch

Cromartie

BLUEMATCHBOX

KILNS

COURSES • Do you run a course that you’d like to see here? Email claycraft.ed@kelsey.co.uk for free inclusion in our listing

Kelsey

Craft Courses

Heskethps

Northernkilns

Valentine Clays