I have some wonderful news for all pottery enthusiasts! I have written an article for the prestigious bi-monthly magazine, Ceramic Review.

‘Potter’s Secrets’ is a regular feature designed to shed light on selected artist’s making processes. I’m always open to sharing my pottery techniques, so this came easily. We’re all about de-mystifying all things pottery during our classes here at Eastnor Pottery. Me and Jon Williams have been sharing our pottery secrets with our visitors for the past 30 years!

 

work in progress studio shot of slipware bt Sarah Monk Ceramics
A hand made ceramic flower brick in sun yellow decorated with brown sgraffito flowers flowers. Made by Sarah Monk Ceramics displayed holding fresh white daisies, white chrysanthemum and pink cyclamen.
terracotta clay pots waiting to be decorated with slip in the studio of sarah monk ceramics

I decided to share with the readers, how I make one of my favourite objects, a yellow flower brick. I make these using a method called ‘soft slabbing’, using terracotta clay. The article goes into great detail about my slip decoration, sgraffito and glazing techniques.

The January/February 2025 edition, issue number 331 can be purchased via the Ceramic Review website.

Sarah x

 

 

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