We all love fine and delicate tableware that conjures up images of cakes and little sandwiches with friends. Be it a mug with a large handle or a lovely cup and saucer set, exploring the reasons we prefer on design over the other is a valuable exercise to inform our own making process. Understanding the design element of what you want to make means thinking through the object and having a plan. You don’t need to consider semi industrial process like slip casting as most well-

Ceramics is wonderful for your soul and spirit, yet it can be a strain for your neck and back. It is easy to hurt your back while hunching over the potter’s wheel or bent over a table decorating your pot. Sometimes picking up a heavy bag of clay can put a strain on your body and cause soreness in the back and neck. To make sure everyone stays fit and healthy at the studio here are some general recommendations for warming up and stretching your body before you start your work