Clay

Ceramics helps me learn to be patient - and to recognize when it's time to make a move.  For me, it's a series of windows of opportunity; moments in time where action can be positive (or negative) and recorded and frozen... I began exploring ceramics in 2008 while studying in Woodland Hills, CA with Melody Cooper and look forward to expanding my knowledge and abilities with this versatile craft.  Watch for special pieces available for sale in the kylewilliam.com shop or on my etsy site!  Either way, purchases help out animals in need - thank you for looking!


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From the Fire - 2009

Wheel thrown B-mix ceramic, trimmed and carved, raku fired using a white crackle glaze

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Holding On - 2009

handbuilt lidded box impressed with vintage knitting, mixed glazes applied and hand buffed prior to the final high-firing.  Applied French knob cast in period mold, hand chased with custom patina.

The interior of the box includes a number of muted glazes and wax resist.

[2nd Place, Slab Box Ceramics, Los Angeles County Fair]

Ceramic Knitting - 2009

Handmade and raku fired porcelain plaque - approx. 7" wide x 10" tall

[Private Collection, Saskatchewan, Canada]


Yarn Bowl - 2009

Custom mixed clay, wheel thrown ceramic, raku fired, approx. 6" dia x 4" tall. 

[Private Collection, Marysville, Michigan]


Peaceful - 2008

10" x 13" x 11" Hand coiled lidded jar - Jamaica clay and a custom mixed glaze sprayed over white, turquoise and apple green engobes that had been applied and sanded off before the initial firing - photos do not do this piece justice; the image to the left shows most acurately the color of the work. 

[Private Collection, Woodland Hills, CA]



Extruded Bowl - 2008

10" x 5" x 4" Extruded bowl - combination of three clays put through an extruder to create the organic "shell" shape - underglazed with Shino 26 and dipped in blue celadon. 

[Private Collection, Ankeny, Iowa ]


Nature - 2008

5" x 3" x 6-1/2" Slab Mug - Stamped Jamaica Clay, Layered Ohata and Green Celadon glazes - a beautiful organic mug perfect for hot chocolate or coffee.