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- 1Wood-fired rocket kiln passes first test before Sunday firing●WOOD FIRE ROCKET KILN UPDATE: We finished the build, and lit it to check the draft and kiln for leaks-even toasted a cou
A potter in Kentucky has finished building a wood-fired rocket kiln and lit it for the first time to test the draft and check for leaks, even roasting marshmallows over the flame. With everything working as expected, the first proper firing is scheduled for this Sunday, and the builder is inviting people to follow along.
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Chicago artist Theaster Gates is making a move into fine china, according to NPR. The artist, known for work that blends ceramics, urban redevelopment and social practice, appears to be expanding his engagement with porcelain into a commercial or collection venture. Details of the project, including partners, scale and price points, have not yet been widely reported, but it extends Gates's long-standing interest in pottery and craft traditions.
- 3Randolph County pitched as a North Carolina day trip spot▼This Is Our Home: Randolph County offers racing history, wildlife, and pottery for a perfect 'daycation'
A local news feature is highlighting Randolph County, North Carolina, as an easy one-day getaway. The piece points visitors toward the county's stock car racing heritage, wildlife and outdoor areas, and its well-known pottery tradition, particularly around Seagrove, framing the area as a convenient 'daycation' destination close to home for residents of the region.
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Forma has opened a community pottery studio in Napa, giving local residents a shared space to learn and practice ceramics. The Napa Valley Register reported the launch, highlighting the studio's role in expanding hands-on arts offerings in the area. Details on classes, membership and opening events have not yet been widely reported.
- 5Theaster Gates bets on fine china●Theaster Gates bets on fine china https://www.npr.org/2026/10/03/nx-s1-5977069/theaster-gates-pickard-china # Culture #
Artist Theaster Gates is partnering with fine china maker Pickard China, a move reported by NPR that links his ceramics-focused art practice with a historic American porcelain manufacturer. The collaboration highlights Gates's ongoing interest in craft, pottery and the economics of Black-owned manufacturing, and is drawing attention in art and design circles.
- 6Community cast sought for pottery play Gladstone Girls●Call for community cast to join pottery play Gladstone Girls
Producers of Gladstone Girls, a play set around the pottery industry, are putting out an open call for local people to join a community cast. The production is looking for amateur performers to appear alongside the professional company, giving residents a chance to take part in a show rooted in their own industrial heritage.
- 7Mastodon users weigh in on repairing a broken tart dish●Tiens une question au masto # diy (peut-être # poterie ? Je sais pas à quel hashtag m'adresser) j'ai plat à tarte qui a
A French-language user is asking whether a broken ceramic tart dish can be glued back together and returned to the oven safely, unsure whether to address the DIY or pottery community. The question touches on a common home concern: whether common adhesives are food-safe and heat-resistant. Replies and discussion are drawing on craft and repair knowledge, part of a wider interest in mending ceramics rather than throwing them away.
- 8Native American-Inspired Pinch Pot Workshop at The Church●Create Native American-Inspired Pinch Pots at The Church
The Church, an arts and cultural center, is offering a workshop where participants can create Native American-inspired pinch pots. The hands-on session introduces traditional pottery techniques associated with Indigenous craft traditions. Details about the date, instructor, and registration have not been provided, but the event is being promoted as a creative cultural activity open to the public.
- 9Eugene-Springfield weekend: Clayfest, Ghibli music and bull riding▼Things to do: Shop Clayfest; listen to music from Studio Ghibli films; watch live bull riding
A local listings roundup for the Eugene-Springfield area highlights three outings: browsing pottery at the Clayfest ceramics sale, attending a live performance of music from Studio Ghibli films, and watching professional bull riding. Such weekend guides point residents toward family-friendly entertainment, and the Ghibli concert reflects the continued popularity of the Japanese studio's soundtracks with audiences.
- 10Deruta's Ceramics Draw Attention in Italy●Deruta, le ceramiche. # deruta # ceramiche # instagood # travel # italia # italy # photographer # veroexplore # shot_ita
Deruta, a hill town in Umbria famed for centuries of hand-painted maiolica pottery, is being featured in travel photography shared across social platforms. The images showcase the town's traditional ceramics, a craft that remains central to its identity and tourism appeal.Posts highlighting Italian art towns and regional crafts continue to circulate widely among travel and photography communities.