Show at PCI in Winston-Salem

I have a show up right now with Kathleen Master at the Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery in Winston-Salem. CLAY FIRED, METAL INSPIRED runs through August 27, 2016. More info at www.piedmontcraftsmen.org
Here are a few of the pieces on display.
Photos were taken by the great Jason Dowdle

From The Most Recent Firing

Here are just a few pictures I took of some pots I unloaded on August 8th.

Teapot with incised lines and layered ash glazes and slips

                                                 

Jumbo Pitcher with layered ash glazes

Jar with incised lines, layered ash glazes 

Assorted bottles

Large Serving Bowl, incised design, layered ash glazes and slips

Tall Jar, faceted with layered ash glazes

Large Pot with Handles, layered ash glazes

Teapot, white ash glaze,  blue highlights

White Jar with Spots, layered ash glazes

My Favorite Teapots

Being a tea drinker in the morning I get very attached to the vessel that is going to convey the brew to the cup. These teapots from my collection are particular favorites. Each provides great visual pleasure and constant inspiration. It is worth noting that they also perform flawlessly.

Teapots by Michael Simon, Vernon Owens, Bruce Gholson, and Mark Hewitt.




Michael Simon

                                    Michael Simon.

                                     Michael Simon

                                     Jugtown

                                     Bruce Gholson.


                                      Mark Hewitt. My "go to" teapot.

                              

Fresh From The Kiln

Trio of Pitchers with layered ash glazes

               20" Platter with incised floral design       

                       Jar with layered ash glazes and slips                            

 Bowl with Ridges

                              Souffle Dish                                 

 Vase and Jar with layered ash glazes and slips

                                                                               

                                                                

                                                                           

Pitcher with layered slip and ash glazes



New Pots At Cedar Creek Gallery

There is a large group of new pots at Cedar Creek Gallery just in time for spring.  Cedar Creek is having their Spring Open House the first two weekends in April.  Lots of demonstrations, activities, and good times!  I will be demonstrating in my studio on Sunday, April 15th. 

Pitchers February 2012

Some Recent Pots

New Photos

I had some new photos taken today. The photographer is Jason Dowdle of Blue Sky Films.

My Studio

I moved into this studio in 1986. It is a beautiful, tranquil space and I feel very fortunate to have it. I was able to design much of it myself and it has proved to be a wonderful space to work in. I have a nice view of the pond and enjoy watching the ducks, birds, frogs, and other wildlife that frequent there. The kiln was also built in 1986 and it is basically a Minnesota Flat-top car kiln with an arch. It has been fired countless times and is now yielding its very best pots, which means it is sorely in need of repair.