My interest in art began when I was a young person exploring in the mountains around my home in Italy. I had a sense of belonging to and feeling equal with everything around me. I believe that in perceiving the beauty of the natural world, one perceives one’s own beauty. The purpose of my art […]
Ceramics
Sally Pilcher
Come join me in my studio in Fearrington Village during the 2024 Studio Tour. There you will discover some of my organic ceramic sculptures, some functional, some decorative. Every piece is constructed by hand, without the use of a potter’s wheel. Working with stained stoneware and porcelain clays, all my pieces are playfully formed from […]
Ellison Goodwin
My natural process is to sculpt intuitively. When I am sculpting, the work is a stream of consciousness between myself and the materials. My seasoned awareness of fundamental elements of design such as balance, positive and negative space, form and surface inform my process. My color choices are loosely inspired by elements of the color […]
Lynn Flyer
My ceramic work is influenced by my love of nature and whimsical illustrations. I enjoy the challenge of designing a new form and refining a template as I work through a piece. My surface decoration is reflective of my interest in stamped textiles and I have adapted the techniques to create my work with a […]
Anna Julian
In this ever-changing world, art is my method to find contentment and find peace. I love to create and continuously learn. It grounds me. I am passionate about color AND texture. This affinity compels me to combine pottery with glass and wood for diverse presentation. I crave and enjoy the challenge of engineering and employing […]
Doug Dotson
I have been making functional pottery for nearly 20 years and continue to be captivated by the possibilities in even the simplest cup. The process itself is a source of endless fascination, from slow moving treadle wheel and the application of silky slips and glazes to the soda firing that always surprises. All of this […]
Marsha Kitkowski
All my life I have been drawn to art. My career as a medical illustrator spanned more than 30 years and I loved the intricacy and detail required for my artwork. Since retiring in 2001, I have chosen to express my artistry in clay because it offered the same opportunity for intricacy and detail plus […]
Selden Lamoureux
My connection to clay was as instantaneous as it was unexpected. From the first, I had a strong sense of its vocabulary and grammar, and have been in conversation with it ever since. I have worked in clay for over forty years. In the early 1980s I received an AA in Production Crafts from Haywood […]
Janet Resnik
Affordable, functional stoneware featuring plates, bowls, mugs, pitchers, platters, bird houses, bird feeders, and small tables with glazes reflecting impressionistic landscape, animal, iris and Christmas designs. All pieces are lead-free, oven and dishwasher safe. My work is inspired by life on our farm where I live with my family and a variety of animals including […]
William Moore
William Moore may describe his sculptural work in marble, ceramic, stone, wood, and bronze as creations depicting elements ranging from the sublime to the hilarious, but his level of craft exceeds expectations just as his choice of material quality rebukes whimsical commentary. His blend of an obviously crisp, intimate familiarity with human form into impossible contortions […]
Mark Hewitt
Mark Hewitt makes exquisite, wheel thrown, primarily functional pottery in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Originally from “The Potteries” area in England, Mark set up his pottery studio in Pittsboro, NC in 1983. His mugs, plates, bowls, tumblers, teapots, pitchers, jars, slab dishes, planters and large platters are a delight to use and […]
Lara O’Keefe
The process of working with clay is alluring and even magical. I work for the satisfaction that comes from creating a well-balanced pot. It is not easy to achieve harmony between the shape of the pot, the glaze and the inner workings of the kiln, but when a great pot emerges there is nothing more […]
Colleen Black Semelka
Colleen’s roots extend from Winnipeg, Canada to Pittsboro, NC. She has woven a tapestry of her life’s work through the subtle interplay of various art forms. Her journey began with dance as a child, providing a rhythmic foundation. In the 1980’s in San Francisco, Colleen discovered her affinity for Japanese Raku. Her creativity was enriched […]
Bronwyn Watson
My work in ceramics has slowly evolved over the years first starting out with low relief wall hangings of plants and animals, then changing to 3-D animal heads and now free standing animal sculptures. I sometimes enjoy discovering the symbolism of an animal and in this way find an added layer of meaning which always brings an […]
Lee Kazanas
I have been a Studio Potter for over 40 years, working primarily in functional high-fired stoneware and porcelain. My work has been featured in dozens of gallery shows, primarily on the East coast. For many years I also owned and operated a regional craft gallery in the Adirondack mountains of Northern New York. I currently […]
Amy Wandless
I enjoy making something useful and attractive using my own two hands. I relish unearthing the hidden potential in a ball of moist clay and guiding its transformation into something beautiful and functional. The subsequent thrill and excitement of sharing the results of my work is a delightful part of making functional pottery. I respect […]
Vince Pitelka
This will be my sixth year participating in the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour on the first two weekends in December, and it is the 32nd year for the Tour. My studio will be open to the public on Saturday December 7th and 14th from 10-5, and Sunday December 38th and 15th from noon-5. From […]