Ceramics, Pottery
Wood Fired Pottery
41718 Browns Farm Lane,
Lucketts, VA 20176
Catoctin Region Cluster, 2024 Stop #3
About
This large wood fired lidded jar is inspired by the designs of historic Delftware and floral designs of the Art Nouveau period.
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. I 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.
Imagine taking this one of a kind growler to pick up beer from your local brew pub.
This jug with a loose slip design will work well at serving sangria at your next gathering or holding a flower arrangement as a table center piece.
Your morning tea ritual will not be the same after steeping your favorite loose tea out of this beautifully salt glazed vessel.
This delicate little teapot with it Tenmoku glaze and bamboo handle, is perfect for making tea for yourself or you and a friend.
This wood fired plate was fired upside down on seashells. It's a beautiful example of the flame naturally painting the surface of the raw clay body. The plate would make a great spoon rest in the kitchen or could hold a good sized chunk of cheese.
This vessel was intended for soy sauce and would be a unique addition to any kitchen.
A Yunomi is a style of Japanese teacup made for daily use. This cup has an applied Shino glaze with cobalt brush work.
This mug will hold any beverage, but can easily turn into your favorite mug for your morning coffee or tea. The mug has an applied white slip with cobalt brush work over top.
This large urn was fired for 5 days with 9 cords of wood in a large anagama style wood kiln. The effects of the wood ash on the beautiful form of this pot makes it a unique one of a kind work of art.
Available from this artist:
Wood fired salt glazed stoneware
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - June 7, 8 and 9, 2024
Map and Directions:
Directions to Wood Fired Pottery:
From Route 15 North in Lucketts, turn left onto Stumptown Road, right onto New Valley Church Road, left onto Bald Hill Road, and finally left onto Browns Farm Lane.
Wood Fired Pottery will have white pottery signs to help locate the studio and parking spaces.
Supplement these directions with the Google Map location.
Connect with this artist:
Special interview with the artist on YouTube
You can also find this artist on Instagram at www.instagram.com/woodfiredpottery and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shawnmgrove