The Ceramics Library

Ceramics Resources

Below is a list of resources recommended by our Mud Mentors and ceramics community. If you’d like to recommend something you don’t see here, please email us here!

    • For Flux Sake For everything clay, firing & glazes, don’t miss the For Flux Sake podcast. Matt and Rose Katz of the Ceramics Materials Workshop and Kathy King of the Ceramics Program at Harvard University discuss listener questions about clay and glaze. This show will have you laughing and learning about the chemistry behind ceramics in no time.

    • The Potters Cast A podcast featuring conversations with ceramic artists from around the world.

  • YouTube Channels you won’t get enough of. Your Skills will soar by watching these videos.

    • Pottery to the People – accessible, inclusive pottery instruction.

    • Florian Gadsby – beautifully shot, highly recommended tutorials.

    • Ingleton Pottery – lots of classic wheel videos (throwing bowls, lids, mugs).

    • Earth Nation Ceramics – step-by-step pottery demos (wedging, centering, pulling, trimming).

    • Tortus (Eric Langdon) - Copenhagen based master potter and instructor.

    • Hsinchuen Lin Pottery - everything from trimming to glazing

    • Danielle The Clay Lady - community-focused ceramics educator known for joyful, accessible clay instruction.

    • Lisa Riland - Cozy pottery vlogs and practical tips.

    • Adam & Sara Spector - Very clear demo videos, including this one on Spiral Wedging

  • These are some of our favorite resources for tools & materials:

    • The Ceramic Shop One of the largest U.S. retailers for pottery tools, clay, glazes, kilns, and studio equipment.

    • The Ceramic Supply Inc. A trusted local supplier of clay, glaze materials, equipment, and studio. Owned by Standard Ceramic Supply Company.

    • Standard Ceramic Supply Company Manufacturer of popular clay bodies including 553, 240, and 266 Umbria.

    • Laguna Clay Company Leading manufacturer of clay bodies, glazes, and ceramic raw materials.

    • Amaco Brent Industry leader in commercial glazes, underglazes, pottery equipment, and Brent wheels.

    • Mayco Colors Manufacturer of commercial glazes, underglazes, and specialty finishes.

    • Mudtools Ergonomic pottery tools designed by potters for potters.

    • Xiem Tools USA Professional-quality trimming, carving, measuring, and decorating tools.

    • Dirty Girls Pottery Tools Handmade trimming tools known for their exceptional sharpness and craftsmanship.

    • Garrity Tools Handcrafted wooden ribs and shaping tools made by ceramic artists.

    • DiamondCore Tools Premium carving, trimming, sanding, and precision ceramic tools.

    • MKM Pottery Tools Innovative texture tools, rollers, ribs, and decorating accessories.

    • GR Pottery Forms Durable forms that simplify slab-built pottery projects.

    • Kemper Tools Classic ceramic tools for trimming, carving, cutting, and sculpting.

    • Plasti-Bat Durable plastic pottery bats designed for years of studio use.

    • Speedball Art Products Manufacturer of pottery tools, bats, and ceramic accessories.

    • Soolla Studio Small-batch Korean pottery tools with a focus on craftsmanship and design.

  • Explore the following websites for access to all kinds of online ceramics classes and additional resources.

    • The Ceramic School-workshops, live and recorded: glazing, throwing, surface decoration, and community-driven lessons from professional ceramicists.

    • ClayShare- a subscription-based community with hundreds of HD video classes, weekly live broadcasts, and goal-oriented tutorials.

    • Ceramic Arts Network- a large library of ceramics videos sorted by technique and level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), covering handbuilding, throwing, glazing, kiln work, and more.

    Perhaps you weren’t into chemistry back in high school, but we bet you will be now that you’re hooked on pottery! Understanding glaze chemistry is oh-so fascinating, and you can learn from the best with either of these options.

    • To explore, create and experiment with glaze recipes galore, visit glazy.org

    • NCECA Conference – The largest gathering of ceramic artists and educators in the U.S., featuring demos, talks, exhibitions, and workshops. March 25-28, 2026

    • The Ceramics Congress – An online/interactive pottery conference with workshops and artist talks (virtual option).

    • International Ceramics Festival (Aberystwyth) – Europe’s leading ceramics festival with demos, talks, and community events. Runs every two years, with the next one in 2027.

    • Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour – A multi-venue celebration of clay makers and studios with exhibitions and workshops. May 28-31, 2026

    • New Clay Conference - Hosted at the Shenkman Arts Center just outside of beautiful Ottawa, ON, this event showcases three leading ceramicists, hosting two days of engaging live demos and discussions.

  • Hudson River Potters - A wonderful organization encompassing over 40 potters living and working in New York's Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties.

  • Salemi Ceramics, Sicily, Italy

    La Meridiana, Tuscany, Italy

    Aegina Pottery Retreats - Aegina, Greece

    Clay Kitchen - Alantejo, Portugal

    Cerdeira - Portugal

    Gaya Ceramic International Workshops - Bali, Indonesia

    Craigardan - Elizabethtown, NY