A day at Kleistone Studio: what it means to run a community ceramic studio April 4, 2023 What does it mean to run a community ceramic studio? This little reel shows you what we get done in a day’s work, as the first preview of...
Demystifying glazes, their contents and the firing process January 9, 2023We are often asked by students about the contents of glazes. The assumption is always that glazes contain “toxic chemicals” and that they work in somewhat mysterious ways. Our approach...
What we do with all that glaze waste January 3, 2023One of the least talked about aspects of ceramics is dealing with glaze waste. Members and students in our studio often hear us explain that nothing should go down the drain:...
Kleistone Studio Turns 1 - Winter Clay Event October 18, 2022In November, Kleistone Studio turns 1 year old! To celebrate, we will be hosting an open studio night on November 11th from 5pm to 9pm. During this special time, we will open the studio to the...
How to make slip out of clay August 17, 2022Slip is very useful in hand-building when attaching pieces and constructing. We recommend using the slip of the same clay you are working with, to avoid bad surprises in the drying...
How to sand bisqued pottery pieces safely August 13, 2022We sometimes sand our pieces to remove any sharp bits of clay or rough edges before glazing. This will help give your pieces a smooth finish and better end result....
