Working Potter: Sarah Pike

This feature in Ceramics Monthly really delves into my life as a full-time potter. We cover things like time spent making pots versus the business side of things, working in the home studio and life/work balance. Its a little peek into the less glamorous and more realistic aspects of being a full-time artist.

You can read the article online here!

Ceramics; Creative Adventures in Clay

This feature on page 136 is an in depth look into the philosophy around my work, my beginnings as a young potter and what drives my inspiration. Alongside so many other incredible artists, I talk more candidly about my process and how I continue to approach pottery with fresh eyes and an eagerness to try new things.

You can purchase a copy here!

Clay & Cuisine; Techniques for the Studio, Recipes for the Kitchen

In Clay & Cuisine you can find delicious recipes alongside handmade pots! On page 45 I begin a small chapter on how to make a teapot paired with a recipe for yummy salad rolls.

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Forge & Carve; The Search for Well-Being and Sustainability in the Modern World

On page 249 you can find a feature on my work in this beautiful book that celebrates various ancient crafts. The article dives into my motivations and origins. Forge & Carve has beautiful imagery that depicts the sentimentality of traditional art forms from wood turning to basket weaving to pottery and more.

Your can find a copy here!

Creative Pottery; Innovative Techniques and Experimental Designs

One of my teapots is featured on page 170 of this wonderful and very instructive book. The feature artist, Deb Schwartzkopf, generously offers so much detailed instruction and inspiration.

You can purchase this copy of creative Pottery here!

The Crafted Dish , In Partnership With National Clay Week

In this copy of the crafted dish you can find out a little bit more about my work but you can also find a copy of my mom’s reviled egg recipe! This book features various Canadian potter’s work alongside delicious dishes.

Find out more here!

Sarah Pike, Aligner Des Pots

Un article français. This story briefly covers my beginnings as a ceramic artist, my personal life, my inspirations as well as functional diagrams and process pics! I explain certain elements integral to my making process but also delve into my thoughts and beliefs on pottery as a craft, social media and and growth.

You can find out more and order La Revue de la Ceramique et du Verre içi!

Texture Play by Sarah Pike

This feature in Pottery Making Illustrated is an elaborate account of my process and techniques in the studio! It starts with a brief description of my intent followed by numerous tips and tricks I have developed over the years. It even has a step by step guide to handbuilding a teapot!

You can read the full articled online here!

Feature In 500 Tea Pots

On page 389 you can find one of my teapots from 2012!

You can purchase your own copy of 500 teapots here.

On this episode of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler I am interviewed by Ben Carter. We discuss how my hand-built teapots, vases, and mugs have a soft angularity reminiscent of the tin objects from which I drawn influence. In our interview we also discuss redeveloping a sense of touch after a hiatus, making stamps to create repeating patterns, and building a bustling online business from home. Listen to the podcast here!

In this episode of The Potters Cast I am interviewed by Paul Blais, where we discuss marketing, business and Instagram. We go over the various elements of social media and marketing that are integral to exposure as an artist. We chat about the difficulties and benefits of cultivating an online presence. You can listen to the full episode here!

In this interview with Sheryl MacKay we talk about drawing inspiration from nature and what it’s like living and working as a potter in the Kootenays. Listen to the full episode here!