I came across some wonderful videos, featuring artists from England talking about their work, how they make it, why they make it, how they fire it and all that. Take a look at some of these when you have some time. Each one is over 20 minutes long, but worth the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSDhR5__kRM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St5u94Wf5eg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKvjOeYWIn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVglMHd0_YM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Er5PUXpo5c
The same gallery who made these videos has other videos of other kinds of arts too. Very well made and interesting.