Food Contact Materials – The Revision
A continuously updated logbook from a ceramic studio on the EU revision of food contact materials (FCM): questions, sources, practical perspective. With some surprising insights.
Laid Back Woodfiring – The Kiln Building Seminar with Steve Harrison in Alt Gaarz
In 2009, my wood-fired kiln in Alt Gaarz was built as part of a seminar with Steve Harrison. The article tells the story of its construction, the people involved, and why the project “Dave” still works perfectly today – now also in English.
Woodfired Porcelain: An Adventure in Clay, Fire, and Fine Dining
A journey into handmade woodfired porcelain: from raw clay and fire to fine dining. Follow the process of creating tableware that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity, and the Slow Life.
Two Stars and a Philosophy: An Interview with Daniel G. Raptis from etz, Nuremberg
Daniel G. Raptis, host at the two-star restaurant ETZ Nuremberg, shares insights about his journey into gastronomy, his passion for wine, and why handmade ceramics play a key role in the dining experience.
Markus Boehm: East German Master Potter
Markus Boehm, a master potter on Lake Müritz in northern Germany, shapes wood fired ceramics that carry the scent of forests and flame. His work bridges GDR-era resilience and a global wood-fire community, blending local clays, slow craft, and quiet elegance into tableware made to be used and cherished.
Food, Clay and Play
Slow Clay meets Slow Food: an essay on wild clays, antique techniques, ash glazes, and wood firing. It explores wabi aesthetics, kaiseki, and why handmade vessels transform how we cook, plate, and eat.
Reversing the Trend: A Celebration of the Slow Life
From New York to Tasmania, chefs and potters unite to serve slow food on bespoke ceramics, turning each meal into an artful experience.