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Made to Serve: Penny Simpson spent two years in Japan before attending the Dartington Pottery Training Workshop between 1979 and 1981. Since then she has continued to live in Devon, establishing her pottery in Moretonhampstead. In this four-page feature, Andy Christian applauds her new explorations with slip-decorated red earthenware that has food in mind.
Perryland: Grayson Perry may not consider himself a ceramist in the traditional craft sense of the word, more an artist who uses clay, but he has become, nonetheless, Britain's – probably the world's – most famous living potter. In this five-page feature, David Whiting brings the new Perry monograph, written by Jacky Klein, into focus.
What If... / John Ward remembers his first contact with clay
British Ceramics Biennial 2009 / A report on last year's events
Andrew Burton / Brick sculptures inspired by travels to India
Claire Loder / Portrait heads comment on the world around us
V&A / The opening of the newly refurbished ceramics galleries
Christin Johansson / Objects of interest, curiosity and humour
Turkey / Karacasu's traditional earthenware potters
Clay Sculpture / Why major London galleries are exhibiting clay
Building Confidence with Clay / Teaching ceramics in schools
Katrina Chaytor / Combining pattern with functional forms
Vallauris / Picasso's influence on this French pottery town
Celadon Blues / Achieving subtle variations through exploration
A Potter's Monday / Jill Ford embraces the beginning of the week
Off-Centre / Dyske Suematsu believes creativity cannot be taught
*Free 2010 Gallery Map in this issue


Making Sequences / Q&A / Technical / Maker's Notes / Tips
Practical articles lie at the heart of CR. Artists are generous with their advice and share their inspirations, ambitions and experiences. Step by step sequences feature throwers, handbuilders, sculptors, decorators, slip casters and model makers. Technical articles cover methods, materials and equipment for clays, glazing and firings.


Perspectives / profiles / Surveys / Focus / Exhibition Reviews / Book Reviews
Contemporary and historical overviews, issues, surveys and reviews all appear in CR. Potters discuss their work at first hand and join museum curators, critics and commentators to consider the role of ceramics within contemporary culture.


Reputations / Previews / Awaydays / Twenty Questions / Events / Listings / Classifieds
Profiles of leading figures give an insight into the framework of contemporary craft, from potters to directors of national institutions and individual collectors. We report on conferences and events around the world and carry full listings of forthcoming events, keeping you up to date.


Letters / Gallery / Reports / Reviews
Subscribers play a vital role in the magazine's debates and surveys through the Letters, Gallery, Reports and Reviews pages. We welcome your suggestions, queries and proposals. Further information can be found on our 'Contribute to CR' page.
Ceramic Review is published six times a year.
Each 76-page full colour issue contains a balance of practical and critical features and is read by all those engaged with contemporary ceramic art and craft, around the world.
Ceramic Review is part of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain.