educational resources
projects &
presentations

Potters Save the World: Learn to make sustainable ceramics and help protect the World - link to Amazon for a book by Yuliya Makliuk and learn to “unlock the secrets to environmentally-friendly pottery and let go of eco-anxiety”

Clay Matters - link to a website, Clay Matters is a group of Australian ceramicists concerned about the environmental impact of our activities.

Green Ceramics: Exploring Environmental Practices - link to YouTube, presentation by Wendy Gers exploring green principles and looking at innovative art practices by ceramic artist

Considerations for how to handle studio waste: repurposing Responsibility - link to a YouTube video by Liz Duarte discussing ceramic studio waste, including clay pavers

Mud Matters - link to YouTube panel discussion with Dr. Fiona Fell, Jonathan Mess and Wendy Gers, a professional webinar focusing on developing environmentally thoughtful practices

Let’s have a discussion: Sustainability in the Ceramics Studio - link to a article in Ceramics Arts Network by Kristin Schimik covering the efforts of three university ceramic studios attempting to be more sustainable

Practical Advice - Robert Harrisons Top Tips - link to PDF with tips and suggestions about kilns and firings, alternative fuel and kilns, waste materials and recycling, studio practice, clay materials, building a studio, water usage and other resources

Ten Simple Ways to make the Word a Better Place - Link to a pdf, a delightful list of suggestions from Robert Harrison about best living practices