After a 15-year hiatus, Sarah Steininger was ready to return to her passion. Last July, the Seattle-based ceramicist started her own studio, Saltstone Ceramics, which she says has been “the best ...

Do kids ever truly outgrow the clay-molding stage? The soft texture oozing through your fingertips and the way it easily molds to just about any shape in seconds is enticing to little ones and can ...

Grab a few shades of polymer clay and some colorful cording and your little one will be wearing her heart on the outside in no time with this simple and fun jewelry project. Of course, polymer clay is ...

Give mom flowers this Sunday...in a hand-painted flower pot! Professional Artist Elida Field joined us to share the fun project. For more artistic inspiration, visit Elida's website. Spring is in full ...

For more on the history and science of cooking in clay (and plenty of amazing recipes), check out The Food & Wine Guide to Clay Pot Cooking. Clay pots are beloved around the world for their ability to ...

Mary-Frances Heck is a chef and food editor, formerly a senior food editor at Food & Wine. In addition to her recipes and articles appearing in many well-known publications, she has her own cookbook, ...

Whether your child is a doodler, molder or all about paint, many kids possess some kind of artistic leaning, so it’s important to have art supplies handy. The best art supplies for kids allow them to ...

Clay objects have been part of Indian culture for ages. Rural households have traditionally maintained an earthen water pot as well as mitti ke bartan (clay bowls) made of clay. These cooking items ...

When you lose someone you love, it sometimes helps to have a special keepsake as a reminder. Such is the case with my recently acquired clay pot. After my friend and longtime Chronicle colleague ...