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Juried Status: Professional Virginia Artisan

Media: Ceramics:  Functional,

Artist Statement:

The first time I watched a pot being thrown on a potter’s wheel was a life-altering moment. Now over 35 years later, I am still fascinated by the magic of the clay itself and thrive on the potential inherent in the material. My work is rooted in function. The forms are simple; the glazes are layered blues, greens and earth tones. I am inspired by the natural world and the mountains and vistas surrounding my home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I work in several directions, all starting with wheel-thrown pieces that are altered at various stages, some with sculptural additions. I enjoy sharing my love of clay as the ceramics instructor at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton and at PVCC in Charlottesville.

General Course Offerings:

Summer workshops for raku firing pottery are held each summer at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. Contact Nancy for more information.