I have a deep affinity for ceramics and pottery and can rarely resist buying a new job, bowl or plate when I see one I connect with. But as an artist and generally creative person, I wanted more. I wanted to be the one making the pottery. And I’m sure you’re thinking, Sam, surely there…
Tag: ceramics
Faenza, the ceramics capital you probably didn’t know about.
If you were to see my house, you’d know that I am the opposite of a minimalist. I love color, and art and beautiful things. I especially find ceramics alluring and have been enjoying collecting them from Italy and Poland since we’ve lived in Europe. I was excited to be able to buy more ceramics…
Three odd yet popular ceramic souvenirs in Sicily
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean off the southwestern tip of Italy’s ‘boot’ is well known for it’s brightly painted ceramic wares. You can find nearly anything you can think of made in ceramic including vases, jugs, plates, bowls, olive oil bottles, but NOT… butter dishes. I broke my Cinque Terre butter dish earlier…
Fernweh Findings 