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 About
The Artist...
The perception
of beauty can be found in nature with its predictable, yet still
unpredictable patterns. The beauty of the wood fired process
is the creation of a one of a kind piece of work that can never
be replicated in its entirety due to the chaotic flux of the fire.
Chaos in essence is order disguised within disorder and such is
the wood fired process.
Utilizing
elements of nature including raw earthen clay, ash glaze, wood,
and fire, the production of an organically based art form is achievable.
We believe strongly in the interaction and experience of humans
with art forms, as art in its earliest creations was interwoven
with daily life. Wood Fired Pottery with a focus on functional
wares achieves these ideals.
Shawn
M. Grove and Bryan Mattraw have been sharing and working together
as potters in Lucketts for the past seven years. It is evident
that they have a passion for the creative process and sharing this
with others. Be sure to visit their studio and be prepared
to come away with a story. |
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Detailed
information on the wares created at the Pottery
WHY WOODFIRE
As the name implies the fuel source of this type of firing is
wood. The temperatures achieved are in the range of 2300-2500
degrees F. This makes the clay strong and watertight. The vapors
and ash from the wood add to the color and texture of both the
raw clay body and glazes. The results are somewhat unpredictable
due to innumerable variabless in the wood and the labor of introducing
the wood by hand.
SALTGLAZING
During a firing salt can be added at temperatures beginning around
2100 degrees F. The salt melts and then vaporizes, breaking down
into sodium and chloride. This process also melts the silica on
unglazed surfaces of the pot. The sodium and silica bind together
to form a glaze that often has a rich texture referred to as "orange
peel".
Both Woodfired and saltglazed pots are dish washer and microwave
safe, but are not intended for the range or oven.
Offering
on tour: Pottery Demonstrations
on a kick wheel, tour of the kiln, Refreshments, Sales of pottery
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Bryan
Mattraw 
Ceramics
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