ceramics vs. pottery

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb),  the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.

  2. (used with a plural verb),  articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.

noun

plural

potteries 
  1. ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.

  2. the art or business of a potter; ceramics.

  3. a place where earthen pots pot or vessels are made.