Welcome to the Potters and Sculptors Club Website

We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of ceramic and sculptural artists. As you explore our site, you’ll find a wealth of resources, including engaging articles that offer valuable insights, tips, and inspiration for artists of all skill levels.

Club Information

Below you will find a treasure trove of information pertaining to our club. If you can’t find something your looking for drop by the studio and ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable supervisors for assistance.

Featured Club Members & Demos

From demo artists, to lectures, classes and more, there is always something new to learn at the Potters and Sculptors studio. Make new friends, learning new techniques, but most of all have fun. Join the Potters and Sculptors Club today.

Patrick Shia Crabb

I have pursued several major paths of discovery  over the past 35+ years in ceramics. The “shard vessels” (pots) reflects … Read More

Introducing JOHN DOYLE, Potters and Sculptors Club Honoree

By Rosemary Schalek John was born in Pittsburgh into a large family. From an early age, he displayed artistic … Read More

Richard Moren Biography

A natural artist from an early age, one of Richard Moren’s teachers inspired him to create sculptures while encouraging his … Read More

Jeff Picou Demonstration

Potter Jeff Picou’s demonstration given to the Laguna Woods Potters & Sculptors Club … Read More

Featured Artwork: Vivian Basing

Vivian has been working on a vase this week. It’s handmade with coils and carvings. We are looking forward to seeing the … Read More

Titia Estes Demonstration

In case you missed it, Tita Estes came to the Potters and Sculptors Club on May 13 and did … Read More

Featured Artist: Debb Orth Denbow

Debb is one of the longtime members of Potters and Sculptors.  She has had the responsibilities of publicity, membership, newsletter … Read More

Demo Artist: Jon Ginnity

This talented energetic young man brought his best game to the Ceramics Studio as our demo artist in February. A … Read More

Featured Artist for October – Okja Shin

By Rosemary Schalek This month, we are featuring the artwork of Potters and Sculptors Club member, Okja Shin. … Read More

Bill Bryant Handles Demo Pt 1

Demonstration by Bill Bryant on pulling and attaching handles to mugs … Read More

Billbryant Lids 2

The Laguna Woods Village Potters and Sculptors Club present a Bill Bryant demonstration of Jars, Lids and other things … Read More

Marilyn de Leo Pollock

Our featured artist is Marilyn de Leo Pollock.  Marilyn is a native Californian, she lived in Los Angeles, New York and … Read More

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Member Submitted Articles

Browse through some of our member submitted articles and lessons. Many of our club members artists are retired art teachers or professional artists and crafts people.

Exploring Non-Traditional Sculpting Tools

As an AI language model, I do not have emotions or a personality. However, I can generate the following excerpt for you: Are you tired of using the same old … Read More

Crafting Dynamic Ceramic Forms

Crafting Dynamic Ceramic Forms Ceramic art can be both therapeutic and exciting. With a little bit of imagination, you can create dynamic and unique ceramic forms that will leave you … Read More

Pottery Goes Wild: Unleashing Unconventional Forms!

Pottery Goes Wild: Unleashing Unconventional Forms! Get ready to embrace the unconventional! Pottery is no longer just about vases and bowls. From whimsical animal shapes to abstract sculptures, the possibilities … Read More

Sgraffito Techniques: Carving Creativity into Clay

Sgraffito, derived from the Italian word “sgraffire” meaning “to scratch,” is a decorative pottery technique produced by applying layers of color to leather-hard clay and then scratching away parts of … Read More

Throwing Lidded Jars: Techniques

Throwing lidded jars is an enjoyable and rewarding pottery technique that requires skill and patience. From centering the clay to creating a well-fitting lid, every step in the process is … Read More

Tips for Uniform Drying

TIPS FOR UNIFORM DRYING AND FOR MENDING WITH PAPER-CLAY SLIP By Rosemary Schalek Tips for Drying your Clay Piece Clay shrinks as it dries. When the clay is dried too … Read More

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Thank you for spending time exploring the Potters and Sculptors Club website. We hope that you found our articles and resources both informative and inspiring. Our community is built on a foundation of creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for the ceramic and sculptural arts, and we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to share that with you. As you continue on your artistic journey, we encourage you to revisit our website for new articles and insights that can help you grow as an artist.