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Country Life & Contemporary Pots: A focus on the practice of Scandinavian artists Marie Beckman and Jussi Ojala. Petter Eklund is invited to their studio in the quiet town of Skara, Sweden, and discovers a shared creativity and understanding of ceramics that materialises in two quite different ways of working. 

Design and Conquer: A special look at the work of design partnership Queensberry Hunt, whose distinguished careers has found them working on designs for ceramics, tableware, and household products. To coincide with their exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, curator Alun Graves talks to David Queensberry and Martin Hunt to find out more.

Pride of Place / Glenn Adamson shares a profound connection with ceramics
Hand of the Maker / Joanne Ayre explores the integration of aesthetic and function in the work of Karen Bunting
Fit to Drink / Claudia Clare talks of a functionality in ceramics that saves lives.
Industry meets Art / Lindsey Brown explores the relationship between Piet Stockmans’ designs, studio work, and art
The Seduction of Colour / Elaine Levin takes a long view of the work of American ceramist Judith Salomon
Flux: Design & Education / Prof David Sanderson reveals a new training programme
Knowledge / Martin Hunt explains a technique to strengthen plaster models
Knowledge / Prof Stephen Hoskins elaborates on the digital craft process
Knowledge / Oelof Heckroodt explains the first step to firing pottery
Technical Notes / Marie Beckman & Jussi Ojala and Karen Bunting
A Potter’s Day / A day in the studio with Amy Hughes from Studio Manifold
Off-Centre / Shaun Hall gives an honest account of his decision to sell work on eBay


Making Sequences / Q&A / Technical / Maker's Notes / Tips
Practical articles lie at the heart of CR. Artists are generous with their advice and share their inspirations, ambitions and experiences. Step by step sequences feature throwers, handbuilders, sculptors, decorators, slip casters and model makers. Technical articles cover methods, materials and equipment for clays, glazing and firings.


Perspectives / profiles / Surveys / Focus / Exhibition Reviews / Book Reviews
Contemporary and historical overviews, issues, surveys and reviews all appear in CR. Potters discuss their work at first hand and join museum curators, critics and commentators to consider the role of ceramics within contemporary culture.


Reputations / Previews / Awaydays / Twenty Questions / Events / Listings / Classifieds
Profiles of leading figures give an insight into the framework of contemporary craft, from potters to directors of national institutions and individual collectors. We report on conferences and events around the world and carry full listings of forthcoming events, keeping you up to date.


Letters / Gallery / Reports / Reviews
Subscribers play a vital role in the magazine's debates and surveys through the Letters, Gallery, Reports and Reviews pages. We welcome your suggestions, queries and proposals. Further information can be found on our 'Contribute to CR' page.
Ceramic Review is published six times a year.
Each 76-page full colour issue contains a balance of practical and critical features and is read by all those engaged with contemporary ceramic art and craft, around the world.
Ceramic Review is part of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain.