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INSIDE 332 CONTENTS March/April 2025 9–10 News Our round-up of key stories from the world of ceramics PROFILES 12–18 Consequential clay Isabella Smith discusses Ken Eastman’s iterative process of creating abstract, three-dimensional forms 20–26 Piped dreams Ebony Russell ’s unique way of making ceramics has won her international acclaim discovers Corinne Julius 28–33 Peaceful pots Samuel Sparrow’s wheel-thrown pieces reflect his love for simple, functional design. Annie Le Santo spoke with him to learn more INSPIRATION 35–37 Potters on pots Richard Wilson 38–40 One to watch Carly Slade TECHNICAL 43–45 Potter’s secrets Sophie MacCarthy 47–55 Masterclass Sue Pryke 57–59 Glaze recipe Zsófia Földvári ANALYSIS 61–63 Critical ceramics Beth Williamson reflects on an exhibition of still life, including work by ceramic artist Rachel Kneebone WHAT’ S ON 64–66 Gallery CR’s pick of the crop of current ceramic exhibitions 69–71 A dance and play in space Natalie Baerselman le Gros previews the latest exhibition by Elizabeth Fritsch and looks at the importance of spatial relationships in her work 72–74 Shaping time To celebrate his 80th birthday, Geoffrey Swindell will be making 80 pots in three days at Potclays in Stoke-on-Trent 78 Seen on social Cormac Lehnen selects the latest clay creations seen on social media 4 March/April 2025 28 38 69 leu De in lva artists; Sy of the Images: courtesy
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British Ceramics Biennial returns 6 Sept–19 Oct 2025 Stoke-on-Trent britishceramicsbiennial.com P h o t o g r a p h y b y A g a t a P e c Presents Forget Me Not Collection by Amy Hughes Vessel Gallery 114 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PW • www.vesselgallery.com • +44 (0)207 727 8001 • vessellondon

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CONTENTS March/April 2025

9–10 News Our round-up of key stories from the world of ceramics PROFILES 12–18 Consequential clay Isabella Smith discusses Ken Eastman’s iterative process of creating abstract, three-dimensional forms

20–26 Piped dreams Ebony Russell ’s unique way of making ceramics has won her international acclaim discovers Corinne Julius

28–33 Peaceful pots Samuel Sparrow’s wheel-thrown pieces reflect his love for simple, functional design. Annie Le Santo spoke with him to learn more

INSPIRATION 35–37 Potters on pots Richard Wilson

38–40 One to watch Carly Slade TECHNICAL 43–45 Potter’s secrets Sophie MacCarthy 47–55 Masterclass Sue Pryke

57–59 Glaze recipe Zsófia Földvári ANALYSIS 61–63 Critical ceramics Beth Williamson reflects on an exhibition of still life, including work by ceramic artist Rachel Kneebone WHAT’ S ON 64–66 Gallery CR’s pick of the crop of current ceramic exhibitions

69–71 A dance and play in space Natalie Baerselman le Gros previews the latest exhibition by Elizabeth Fritsch and looks at the importance of spatial relationships in her work

72–74 Shaping time To celebrate his 80th birthday, Geoffrey Swindell will be making 80 pots in three days at Potclays in Stoke-on-Trent 78 Seen on social Cormac Lehnen selects the latest clay creations seen on social media

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