by David Sturm | May 8, 2020 | Community, Featured, Lesson Plans, Products, Videos, Wheels
“Wheels will always turn full circle.” ― Anthony T. Hincks Even as many states start to re-open their economies, community art centers remain closed for the time being. This leaves many of us still disconnected from the people, places, and implements...
by David Sturm | Apr 17, 2020 | News, Specials, Sales, Studio Accessories
Now that many of us are working from home, it is important to make sure we keep the drain pipes clear of all that clay. The Gleco Trap is the only sink trap of its kind on the market to carry the Uniform Plumbing Code certification. The semi-translucent bottle lets...
by David Sturm | Apr 13, 2020 | Community, Featured, Lesson Plans, Videos
“Creativity takes courage” – Henri Matisse In this time where students and makers alike find themselves struggling to continue their study and exploration of studio art, I am reminded of how true Matisse’s words are. As Universities, K-12 Schools, and...
by David Sturm | Aug 18, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Kilns
As most of you know, there are MANY different ways to fire kilns. Different shutoff cones, different speeds, different ways to load for different effects. Often the type of firing you can do is determined by the kind of kiln you have. (Barrel kilns are for smoke...
by David Sturm | Jul 21, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Kilns
Summer is here and in Kansas, the rains have finally stopped. The sun has come out, and the temperatures have SOARED. As I write this post, we are under a heat advisory with an expected heat index between 103° and 107°F. (yesterday was 114). How do we tolerate this...