Ceramics

Expands the content of Robin Hoppers second book: Functional pottery : form and aesthetic in pots of purpose. Explores the nature of form and documents the tension that exists between pots that please the eye yet function well in the home. DVD.

Explores the life and work of San Antonio master potter Harding Black, a pioneer in 20th century American studio pottery especially known for his developments in glazes. DVD.

A film in five parts on the emergence of American clay art. Artists included: Arneson, Voulkos, Bauchaus, Autio, Soldner, Mason, Nagel, Saxe and others. Streaming.

This video covers the 50th anniversary celebration of the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena Montana. This three-day event includes demonstrations, stories, history and tributes to a fine place to work. VHS.

Karen Karnes, master clay artist, is one of the pioneers of the 20th century craft movement. This intimate study of her work and life takes the viewer deep into the creative process, and into the evolution of a single sculptural piece, and a body of work over a lifetime. DVD.

A collaboration between American potter, Malcolm Wright, and Japanese potter, Takashi Nakazato, who work together in each other's studios to produce pottery for joint exhibitions in the U.S and Japan. DVD.

Shows the daily work of traditional rural craftsmen in Koishibara and Onda, on the island of Kyūshū in southern Japan. DVD.

Explores the work, creative process, and philosophical perspective of ceramicist Paul Mathieu. His works in porcelain defy conventional boundaries of craft, sculpture, and representation. DVD.

Shows traditional methods of making pottery using hand building and kick wheel. Filmed in Thai villages known for production of various types of pots, including mortars and large water vessels. VHS.

Documentary of the Yoruba women potters in the Dada Compound in Ilorin, Nigeria. The video shows the entire process from working the clay to the dramatic "open field" firing of more than 1,000 pots. DVD.