by Paula | Sep 23, 2026 | Ceramics - making, Studio life
Single Firing Clay: Why I Only Fire My Sculptures Once Most ceramic pieces go into the kiln twice. Mine only go in once. I didn’t start single firing to save time, electricity or money – although those are welcome benefits. I do it because it’s the only way I... 
by Paula | Jan 4, 2023 | Ceramics - making, Studio life
As we start a new year and a new term I’m concentrating on getting my new courses up and running, especially my beginners courses and with this, I’m reminded of a question I get asked regularly when people are just starting out. “What is hand... by Paula | Jul 23, 2022 | Ceramics - making, CReativity
When people first begin learning to make in clay, one of the questions I get asked quite often is “how do I go about approaching a new make?” This is a great question! It’s especially great for ceramics because often we are taught how to make in... by Paula | Sep 1, 2021 | Ceramics - making
What to consider when choosing a kiln This is something I get asked quite a lot, especially for people who are looking to set up their home studio. There are several things you need to think about, some technical and all about the kiln and some all about your... by Paula | Aug 18, 2021 | Ceramics - making
What is the right way to make in clay? Or the wrong way? Well, in this week’s blog I give a very simple answer to this seemingly complicated question. Recently I was asked whether a fellow YouTuber could use a clip from one of my videos for his reply to the... by Paula | Jul 7, 2021 | Ceramics - making, CReativity
I had a reminder last week of the struggle between process vs outcome. I was talking with my daughter the other day and she said “I’m not good at art.” Now anyone who knows me will know that with that simple statement she hit on one of my big...
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