Published on Nov 28, 2013 An extraordinary documentary about internationally acclaimed potter Takeshi Yasuda. Filmed on location in China, this documentary follows Yasuda as he prepares for his 2013 ceramics exhibition at Goldmark Gallery, in celebration of his 70th birthday. The film shows Yasuda at work in his studio in Jingdezhen, porcelain capital of China.…

My inspiration this week comes from a blog entry on The Royal Academy of Art’s website: My studio life: Edmund de Waal (by Harriet Baker) I love the story they tell about Edmund de Waal’s studio and practice. His workspace is very serene, beautifully minimal, clean and quiet. His work is just that. His surroundings…

Originally published in November 2015 issue of Ceramics Monthly, page 16. http://www.ceramicsmonthly.org . Copyright, The American Ceramic Society. Reprinted with permission.

November 14 + 15, 2015 at Belger Crane Yard Studios 2011 Tracy Ave Kansas City, Missouri 64108 Sign up: gallery@redstarstudios.org 816-474-7316     Learn techniques for this beautiful post-glaze firing decoration style. This workshop coincides with Sherman’s exhibition at Belger Crane Yard Gallery. Saturday will consist of different China-painting techniques on plates and tiles. Aspects…

October 2, 2015 through January 23, 2016 Belger Crane Yard || Red Star Studios 2011 Tracy Ave Kansas City, MO 64108 Contact Information: 816.474.7316 gallery@redstarstudios.org www.RedStarStudios.org

Opening Reception: Friday November 20th 6pm to 9pm End of Run: Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 Artist/Curator Talk: Saturday November 28th or Saturday December 5th An exhibit at Reese Gallery curated by Dan Anderson Guest curator and professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University in ceramics, Dan Anderson, brings his vision to the upcoming exhibit “Decalcomania” at…

Sunday, December 6, 2015, 10 AM – 5 PM Featuring more than 40 local artists and makers. Live music all day by local favorites Alyssa Murray, Jessica Paige, Vi Tran, Victor & Penny — and more! One Day Only! Hotel Phillips 106 W. 12th St. Kansas City, Missouri Tom Styrkowicz – Don Gore – Tabbetha…

Enlightened Porcelain

Porcelain as a Source of Light Site specific installation at the H&R Block Artspace in Kansas City, Missouri (2014) por·ce·lain ˈpôrs(ə)lən/ noun: porcelain a white vitrified translucent ceramic; china. articles made of porcelain. plural noun: porcelains articles made of porcelain collectively. “a collection of Chinese porcelain”