CMW Blog

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We write about helpful community resources, CMW news and updates and behind the scenes of what we’re working on!

We try to add new content often so make sure to check back often!

For Flux Sake Live!

For Flux Sake Live!

May 10, 2022

In case you missed the live taping, it is now available to download! Kathy, Rose, and Matt answered listener questions from the Zoom audience about clay for outdoor sculpture, the characteristics of common Frits, and why it’s so hard to make a smooth glaze on dark...

For Flux Sake goes live!

For Flux Sake goes live!

Apr 1, 2022

Exciting News! For Flux Sake is going Live! Join Kathy, Rose, and Matt as they discuss ceramic chemistry! Registration required - sign up here!

CO2 and Pottery

Feb 11, 2022

Our friend, Joe Thompson at Old Forge Creations did some research on CO2 and pottery. Check out his post here.

Listen to Matt on The Maker’s Playbook Podcast – Episode 205

Nov 22, 2021

Excited to share this week's podcast release from The Maker's Playbook. During Episode 205: Succeeding by Specializing with Matt Katz, Matt and Rebecca discuss CMW's origin story and how lucky we are to have our community!

Ceramic Materials Workshop Facebook Live Event!

Nov 9, 2021

We celebrated our 5th Anniversary on November 1st! We had a great time showing everyone around our new studio and answering questions! If you missed it, you can view our Facebook Live Event below!

C(elsius) vs F(ake)

Nov 5, 2021

We are Americans, that is true; but let's be honest. Fahrenheit is some made up nonsense. Celsius is the temperature of the world and science, which is why we use it. But we do know that a lot of you out there still use F. So we put this together so you can compare...

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Director of Clay Business, Hammerly Ceramics

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General Manager, Rovin Ceramics