Sarah Monk Ceramics holding up an open copy of ceramic review magazine showing the article she wrote. Sarah Monk is standing in her studio at eastnor pottery in front of a dresser display of her recent pottery.

Sarah’s article for Ceramic Review


We have some wonderful news for all pottery enthusiasts!

Our very own Sarah Monk has penned an article for the prestigious bi-monthly Ceramic Review. magazine.

“I was delighted to have been invited to write an article – I’ve always been a fan of the magazine, right from being a ceramics student, thumbing through back-copies – its been going for years and years”

Potter’s Secrets

Potter’s secrets is a regular feature in the magazine designed to shed light on selected artist’s making processes.

“I’m always open to sharing my pottery techniques, so this came easily…. We’re all about de-mystifying all things pottery here at Eastnor Pottery. Me and Jon have been sharing our pottery secrets with all our visitors for the past 30 years!”

How to make a Flower Brick

“I decided to share with the readers how I make one of my favourite objects, a yellow flower brick! I make these using a method called ‘Soft Slabbing’ using terracotta clay. The article goes into great detail about my slip decoration, sgraffito and glazing techniques.”

Copies now available

The January/February 2025 edition, issue number 331 can be purchased via the Ceramic Review website

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