The knowledge of how to transform mud into pottery signifies a major leap forward for prehistoric cultures, and until the development of metal cooking pots, ceramic pottery was the pinnacle of cooking ...

As a gardener, I’m always acquiring more ceramic planters for the garden. They’re great for adding color to areas where you can’t plant in the ground. But I was reminded this past winter that pottery ...

The black-figure technique of vase painting was invented in the city of Corinth around 700 B.C.E. It was around this time that Corinthian vase painters began adorning their vessels with animal friezes ...

An imposing work of pottery can be as important to the design of a landscape as any well-placed plant. And no, we’re not talking about flower pots. By Margaret Roach Flower pots, they are not. But ...

African clay pottery is making waves in the world of home decor, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and unique ...

An Emirati artisan is making her mark in the world of pottery. Meet Farah Ahmad, a self-taught potter who has been working with clay for more than 12 years. Farah traces her love for the ancient craft ...

The Harvard Ceramics Program lives in the heart of Allston on Barry’s Corner. Affiliated with the Office for the Arts at Harvard, the program runs for three semesters every year, offering educational ...

The history of Bangladeshi pottery as an art form is an old one, dating as far back as the Mohenjodaro and Harappa civilisation. Some earthenware was found after the excavation of Mahasthangarh in ...

During my childhood, I used to collect my coins in a clay pot; we used to call it khazana meaning “treasure”. I broke my khazana on every happy occasion, be it Eid or my birthday to meet my expenses.

Pottery making can be messy with muddy hands shaping a mix of dirt and minerals forming delicate ridges to form a recognizable shape. The scenes have played out throughout history, with pottery making ...

'Clay spins, hands guide, and something new comes to life.' Ismahan shared this clip of the moment she was making a vase. ''I do pottery as a hobby,'' she told WooGlobe. She used two colors of clay ...