BOOK REVIEW: Surface Design for Ceramics

February 24, 2009

Surface Design for Ceramics by Maureen E. Mills is an encyclopedia of ways to decorate clay. It covers all the bases and includes good explanations of each technique, as well as clear instructions on execution. The book would be excellent for pottery teachers or any potter who wants to explore new directions. The author creates some beautiful work, which is all wonderfully photographed, and there is a great gallery of other artists at the end of the book.

Title: Surface Design for Ceramics
Price: $29.95
ISBN #: 978-1-57990-844-7

For more information, visit www.sterlingpublishing.com.

Jan Bentley-Fogolin, a graduate of George Brown College, Commercial Ceramics Program, has been potting for 25 years. She is known for creating minimalist style animal sculptures and one-of-a-kind Victorian Santas. Jan also teaches at her Polar Pottery Studio in Kitchener, Ontario. She can be reached at polarpotter@gmail.com.