{"title":"Mary Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Fox offers a unique perspective on the world of ceramics, blending technical expertise with personal reflection. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eDeveloping Glazes\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate art of pottery, making complex processes accessible to both novice and experienced artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond technique, Fox’s writing captures the spirit of the craft in books like \u003cem\u003eMy Life as a Potter\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers into the rhythms and rewards of creative life. Her contributions resonate deeply within the Arts \u0026amp; Culture landscape, appealing to those passionate about handmade art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-life-as-a-potter-by-mary-fox-9781550179385","title":"My Life as a Potter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous full-colour coffee table book celebrating the art of one of BC's finest potters, \u003ci\u003eMy Life as a Potter\u003c\/i\u003e recounts Mary Fox's long journey to the peak of her craft. Part memoir, part coming-of-age story, and part handbook for ceramicists, Fox's narrative expresses the passion she feels for her work and the joy she has found in living the life of a studio potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA potter since the early 1970s, Fox is recognized for creating exquisite forms and distinctive textured glazes. She has shown her works internationally and at galleries across Canada. In this book she shares her plans to leave behind a legacy of support and mentorship for young artists, in the form of an artist-in-residence program steered by the Mary Fox Legacy Project Society. Royalties from this book will benefit the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders with an interest in the technical aspect of Fox's work will especially appreciate the richly illustrated chapters on technique and artistic process. This book is for anyone who has ever been curious about the life of a professional potter, anyone hoping to become a potter themselves, and anyone who believes that art has the power to guide us through life's myriad challenges and hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597286228204,"sku":"9781550179385","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1d3101f90682b2bea9c2834c8da0069d.jpg?v=1777954503"},{"product_id":"developing-glazes-by-mary-fox-9781998526253","title":"Developing Glazes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned potter Mary Fox shares her hard-earned knowledge about glazing in this book that encourages ceramicists to experiment with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany potters find the glazing process difficult, if not downright intimidating. And with the prevalence of ready-made glazes, potters often overlook the exceptional results that can be achieved by experimenting with minerals and clay slips. Mary Fox takes readers on an exploration of unique glaze materials, providing step-by-step instructions and demonstrating how to bring a creative and adventurous attitude to the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the glazes in this book are fired from cone 06 to 04. Low-temperature firing saves enormously on energy use, making the process more sustainable and cost-effective. Plus, the ingredients Fox uses in her low-fire recipes are readily available and most are inexpensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eDeveloping Glazes\u003c\/em\u003e, potters can start approaching glazing in the same way they might develop a recipe in their kitchens, bringing in play, excitement and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll royalties from the book will be donated to the endowment fund for the Legacy Project, which aims to develop young potters' careers through apprenticeships, residencies, affordable studio space and a library of videos documenting the sharing of techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772970615020,"sku":"9781998526253","price":81.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781998526253-developing-glazes.jpg?v=1782177422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mary-fox.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}