Throwing Large Pieces Without Straining
Through repeated poor posture, many potters suffer from pain—particularly in the back and neck—that worsens over the years. These tensions are not inevitable. The throwing approach we practice and teach at the École des Céramistes aims for freedom of movement. It focuses on easing physical tension while caring for your…
Our Philosophy on Throwing
Wheel-throwing demonstration by Ariane Coissieux (Photo: Elaine Wong, Malaysia) A precise and efficient throwing technique, adaptable to large pieces, porcelain, creative exploration, series production, and beyond. Throwing designed for freedom of movement and relaxation, working in harmony with the body for long-term health and preventing pain. The exercises call for…
Taiwan International Chawan Festival
It was a great honor to represent international ceramicists and to deliver the opening speech at the ceremony. Watch the full video of the speech here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs01pcZpr9o&time_continue=15&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fecole-ceramique.com%2F
Course Excerpts
For over 40 years, our approach to wheel throwing has been centered on fluid body movement and hand posture—engaging the whole body without strain. You learn to listen to the clay, guiding it with firm yet gentle precision to tap into its natural smoothness. This practice fosters effortless movement and…
Ceramics and Glass Review: “Blue: A Never-Ending Quest”
A huge thank you to Dominique Poiret for this article on my iron blue glaze research—a quest I’ve been dedicated to for thirty years now! The issue is available on the Ateliers d’Art de France publishing website.
Ashes in my glazes
What an exciting, joyful adventure it is to use waste to make light appear... A process that brings me even closer to the alchemists of the past. I'm currently working on new glazes, using wood ashes. For many years now, I've been keeping the ashes from the wood-burning stove in…
