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Last week we finished a 9 day workshop firing of our anagama kiln jointly lead by @harrison_lev and @asartoriusceramics for a great group from @gasworksnyc . There was dancing, hard work, big stokes, and plenty of yummy kiln side treats. The kiln is cooling this week as we all wait patiently. Thanks for all the hard work team we can’t wait to see these pots! #contemporaryceramics #contemporaryclay #anagama #firing #hudsonvalleyartist

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Meet the artists of “Shino Odyssey”! Swipe through to discover work by our artists featured in “Shino Odyssey”, our juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and unexpected possibilities of Shino glazes.

Participating Artists:
Nisha Kurani @clay_by_nk
Ester Kwon @esterkwonester
James Lee @pearfaceclay
Dick Lehman @dick.lehman.9
Lee Love @togeika
Joseph Lyon @theroguehermit
Keegan Madigan @keegan.madigan_art
Anna Maraj @_annamaraj
Sam McCall @samxmccall
Heidi Meissner @potterybyheidi

Juried by Matthew Hyleck, the exhibition brings together artists exploring the remarkable sensitivity of Shino to clay body, application, kiln atmosphere, and firing; resulting in an incredible range of surfaces, colors, textures, and effects. Visit us in person or online to explore the many possibilities of Shino and discover the artists pushing this historic glaze family in new directions.

🗓️ On view September 19 - October 31, 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks

#ShinoOdyssey #BaltimoreClayworks #Ceramics #ContemporaryCeramics #CeramicArt

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Another sneak peak at this year’s A History of Clay! Our very own Ester Kwon, beloved teacher and studio manager at Gasworks, will be teaching a class on the history of Korean ceramics. She will show these three pieces and discuss the changing hands of authorship in Korea and the broader ceramics world. Classes begin Oct 18 and you can register at the link in bio!

Ewer: This gourd-shaped ewer well encapsulates the elegance and pristine quality of the celadon wares that defined the Goryeo dynasty.

Buncheong: This bowl dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, a period lasting between 1392 - 1910 in Korea’s history. It shows the aesthetic turn from highly refined celadon-wares to an approach embracing imperfection, movement, and spontaneity.

Moon: This jar is dated to the 18th century, belonging to a late pottery movement of the Joseon dynasty. The form was produced by attaching two hemispherical pieces of clay in the middle, a technique popularized and most widely attributed to the moon jar. The cobalt blue motifs on the surface speak to influences and trends from neighboring regions.

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Collection of late summer snaps 🌿

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Ren faire 2026⚔️🏰🐉🧚🧌🌳👑💫🧑‍❤️‍💋‍🧑

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A History of Clay returns this fall! We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 lineup. All classes meet on Zoom, Sundays from 2-4pm.

This online, survey-style class is an opportunity to gain an overview perspective of some of the earliest known traditions of ceramics around the world and how they developed over time. From Industrialized Indian Ceramics to the History of Ceramic Materials, a wide range of material will be covered.

Week 1, October 18: Modern American Ceramics w/ @kelleydonahue_
Week 2, October 25: From Indus Valley to Industrialized Indian Ceramics w/ @kiran.joan
Week 3, November 1: Korean Clay and Authorship w/ @esterkwonester
Week 4, November 8: Life of a Medieval British Potter w/ @tigtucker
Week 5, November 9: A History of Racist Ceramic Memorabilia in America w/ @carlynne.ceramics
Week 6, November 16: History of Ceramic Materials w/ @ceramicmaterialsworkshop

Early bird pricing is $225 before October 1st! There’s also an option to sign up with studio access, or for your community studio. Register at the link in bio. We hope you can join us🏺

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Meet Ester Kwon! Ester is a beloved teacher and studio manager at Gasworks. She teaches kids after school classes, and adult wheel meets hand-building. Ester recently taught an amazing kitchen-ware class! 🧑‍🍳 🥘

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Super delayed BCAT (@brooklynceramicartstour) weekend post 🧑🏻‍🩰🏺

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April in Maine, learning how to build and fire a cat kiln from @tylergulden and @chouinard 🐈

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We fired up the converted noborigama last night and finished today at 4:50pm. Had a dream team getting the kiln up to temp. Unload is on Monday? Maybe?

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It was so great to see so many community members this BCAT weekend! From many of our students and members participating in @thepotteryfair_nyc , our opening of Verdant Earth at @gallery198_brooklyn , and the BCAT closing throwdown at @clayspace_bk , we had quite the weekend! 🫖🫂❤️

Shoutout to our friend Angel of Ceramic Supply and namesake of Standard 182 Angel White stoneware. Ceramics world icon….🔥😇

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