Books & Magazines

Join master artist Robin Hopper as he opens the door to his more than 50 year exploration of ceramics, in this intriguing "best of" guide. Through Hopper's innovative insight and personal reflection, you will learn the "hows" and "whys" behind his artistry, and discover the fascinating journey of his life, which serves as the catalyst behind much of his work. Net Wt. is 2.03 lbs.

Rudy Autio is considered one of the most important and influential ceramic artists working in the United States in the last fifty years. With works in the permanent collections of museums around the world including the American Craft Museum, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, the Carnegie Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, the Portland Art Museum, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Applied Arts Museum in Helsinki, the National Museum in Stockholm, and the Aichi and Shigaraki ceramic museums in Japan, Rudy Autio has left an indelible mark on the world with his art. In addition to the physical displays of Autio's art, his influence can be found in many other areas. In 1951, he co-founded the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana with fellow artist and friend, Peter Voulkos. In 1957, Autio founded the Ceramics Department at the University of Montana in Missoula and began a nearly 30-year long teaching career at the school. In addition to his teaching, he has given lectures and conducted more than 100 workshops in the United States and other countries. Net Wt. is 3.45 lbs.

Salt Glazing covers the history of salt glazing and the technical considerations?particularly kilns?that set this form of glazing apart from all other studio ceramics. Rogers also showcases the work of such leading salt glaze artists as Byron Temple, Jeff Oestrich, and Hans and Birgette Borjenson. Beautifully illustrated, Salt Glazing is a must for students, professional potters, and collectors of studio ceramics who enjoy the wonderful surface textures this popular medium makes possible. Net Wt. is 3.1 lbs.

OUT OF PRINT. Art students and ambitious amateur artists who turn to this volume will find detailed training for creating original and distinctive works of sculpture. Karin Hessenberg, an experienced sculptor, opens with extensive advice on setting up the workplace and assembling tools and equipment. She begins instruction with a how-to course on clay modeling that includes five separate projects, four of which culminate with kiln firing. The book's second major section presents five projects that teach the craft of molding and casting, using a variety of materials that include plaster in combination with modeling clay, wire, and concrete. A section on direct building presents two projects in which various materials-wood, wire mesh, and other objects-are applied to their frameworks to create finished sculptures. A final section for advanced sculptors offers five projects for carving-in soapstone, alabaster, limestone, lumber, and a log. In total, this volume presents projects for 17 finished pieces. Subjects include a seated Buddha, a female figure, animals, and several fascinating abstract shapes. This handsome book is printed in four-color throughout and features more than 250 instructive illustrations. Net Wt. is 1.85 lbs.

Create heads, figures, architectural forms, and abstract designs from examples of the great artists. Introduces beginners to all techniques and with clear, concise advice explains how to prepare and apply stains, glazes, paints, and other fired and non-fired finishes. Net Wt. is 1.35 lbs.

More than 400 detailed color photos demonstrate techniques and surfaces, while introduction sections provide background about various surfaces including stone, wood, cement and more. Sculptors of all experience levels will benefit from the instruction outline (tools used, preparation steps, materials needed and step-by-step treatment procedure) included for each style of treatment. Plus, artists get valuable safety tips, an introduction to materials and tools, and a photo gallery of inspirational works!

Assuming neither prior experience nor artistic talent, this guide to the art of sculpture begins with exercises in seeing and drawing. It then explains how to work with various media, from free-form, unrestrained compositions of found objects to the techniques of working with wax, foil or Pariscraft. It is illustrated with student and professional work, and seeks to broaden the definition of what sculpture is.

This student textbook is organized by medium, progressing from fundamental to more advanced applications. Using step-by-step illustrations, it covers all sculpture media, and presents both classic and contemporary styles, examining traditional methods as well as modern tools and techniques. It includes safety guidelines, gives student and professional examples, and offers advice on careers in sculpture. Net Wt. is 2.6 lbs.

Setting Up a Pottery Workshop discusses requirements of both the specialized studio and those suited for more general pottery production. It presents valuable information for those setting up their first studio, and more experienced potters will be interested in how others have developed their studios. Net Wt. is .7 lbs.

Take a photographic tour of 10 beautiful ceramics studios, and discover exactly how and why each design so perfectly meets the artist's particular needs. Author and ceramist Virginia Scotchie covers all the practical decisions about equipment, workflow, and safety that go into setting up a new studio, from using the space effectively and dealing with lighting, electrical, and ventilation needs, to establishing a small business office. Every ceramist will find inspiration in Michael Sherrill's spacious and adaptable studio, so suited to his large-scale sculptures; Alice Munn's intimate and tidy atelier; and Ben Owen III's highly organized layout, arranged for volumes of production work and featuring a separate gallery.