If you'd like to swap out some of your heavy winter decor for a lighter, airier feel this summer, try blue and white Chinese porcelain. It's practical, versatile and can be found easily at decor shops ...

This three-day workshop will focus on throwing pieces such as stem vases and bowls with porcelain. The pieces will then be decorated using mark-making techniques. Some throwing experience required.

Gold is selling for high prices today, but porcelain was more precious in 17th-century Europe. Thin white porcelain was first made in China during the 10th century, but it wasn't seen in Europe until ...