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Book Review: Chris Staley’s Teaching Art & Life
Jack Troy
Staley is a free-range reader with particular interest in value-centered aspects of ceramic practice. Some of his first readings were M. C. Richards’ Centering and The Crossing Point, in which she urges us to look the creative process in the eye, take ownership of what we make, and become curious about curiosity itself - that magical component of some of our best work. While at Alfred, he worked for Robert Turner, one of the most spiritual, thoughtful faculty members, whose mentoring underlies Staley’s patient classroom manner. Read More.
More Thoughts - a Rebuttal of Sorts
Mark Hewitt
Simon and I are floating ideas around, nudging a debate forward, hoping to add some insight into the mysteries of ceramic beauty and the world we live in. That said, if I were to judge the show again, my choice would remain the same; I’d still give Jacque the prize, all the more now that I own them and my younger daughter uses them, rather than mine, every time she’s home. She thinks they’re exciting, and so do I. Read More.
Reflecting Forward
Simon Levin
I deeply appreciate Mark’s thoughts, writings, and work. I am very thankful that he dug into the why. I am touched by the grace of Jacque Adams as she tolerates our public musings. Mark and I are both products of our ceramic education and decades-long experiences making clay objects. I am so thankful to see the beautiful show Mark has curated, and even more grateful that we have leaned into a reflective process together. Ultimately, this is an exchange of two potters with different training and aesthetics looking to suss out our own value systems. My response here is to try and parse some complex ideas and challenge the reader to figure out what they believe. Read More.
Robert Archambeau: Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, Friend
Robert Harrison
Through his teaching, mentorship, and friendship, the world of ceramics has taken me and my family on a journey I never could have imagined, from taking those first ceramics classes with RA. I cannot thank RA enough for introducing me to clay and fire. The subsequent friendships that grew out of my experiences with the clay community continue to enrich our lives fifty years on. RA is a major component in that experience, and the broader clay community benefited from his time on this earth. Read More.

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November 2, 2026

In This Issue - Back and Forth

I am reminded that ceramics discourse is a continuum.

In Robert Harrison’s “Robert Archambeau: Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, Friend,” a heartfelt tribute to Archambeau, we see mentorship's relational power in the field and the lasting influence of… Read More

October 19, 2026

Announcing the 2027 Grants for Apprenticeships Program Recipients

Studio Potter is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2027 Grants for Apprenticeships. Each team will receive $15,000 for educational endeavors, building their practices as independent studio potters as they deepen their knowledge and relationship in the coming year. Congratulations to… Read More

October 1, 2026

In This Issue - Chenoa Baker New Editor and Executive Director

Newly Appointed Executive Director and Editor Chenoa Baker of Studio Potter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – A LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Studio Potter is pleased to announce the naming of their new executive director and editor, Chenoa Baker.

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