Pottery is the art of ceramics (objects made from fire-hardened clay). Traditionally, ceramics have been used to produce functional objects such as containers and later, for interior tiling. Clay objects are fired in a special oven called a kiln at high temperatures.
The Ceramicist may then apply a glaze to the surface before firing the object again. By using a glaze, the surface becomes both glossy, decorative and water-tight.
