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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.
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.
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Shawn
Grove 
Ceramics
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