Excited to share my exhibition, “Grand Gesture: Monumental Vessels in the Garden,” on view at Berkshire Botanical Garden from May 16 through October.

There were so many beautiful and impressive pieces made by students in my most recent workshop.

I usually encourage students not to get too attached to their practice pieces, but this time, the work was simply too good to recycle. Every piece reflected so much creativity, effort, and growth, and it was such a joy to see what everyone created.

If you’ve been wanting to be part of a remarkable community that creates work like this, I’d love to have you join us for the next workshop.

The March 11–15 workshop here in Brattleboro was one of those weeks that reminds me why I continue teaching these small group sessions. There were seven students this time, which turned out to be just the right number. Small enough that everyone had space to work at their own pace, but large enough to create that shared momentum that makes the studio feel alive.

A Quiet Conversation Between Indoors and Out: A friend and collector in upstate New York recently welcomed three of my vessels into his home. Seeing them in a new setting revealed how their tones and forms quietly bridge the interior space with the winter landscape outside, softening the architecture and creating a gentle sense of openness in the colder months.

Join me at the online Ceramics Congress 2025! I will share key strategies and techniques that were game-changing for me as I learned to throw at monumental scale, and that will help you scale up, too. My hour-long talk/demo goes up at 8:00am Nov 21, and I'll do a live Q&A at 1:00 Eastern that day. I hope to see you inside!

Get access to the course here: https://ceramic.school/courses/the-ceramics-congress-2025/

As the colder months approach, I invite you to consider how a well-chosen piece of sculpture can transform your winter landscape. When placed outdoors, sculptural art takes on a dynamic life: through the cold months snow and wind accentuate the form, and ever-changing light creates a lively interplay between the natural world and the presence of the manmade.

Mark your calendar and experience Stephen’s work at the following shows!

BRATTLEBORO — Drawing inspiration from local potter Stephen Proctor's innovative techniques, ceramics teacher Rachel Suplee introduced the concept of sectional throwing to her advanced ceramics class at Brattleboro Union High School.