Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Dorf Pottery
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Gene Lang Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
The Quiet Tea Bowl
The Quiet Tea Bowl
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
Gene Lang Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Don and Joan Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Glasgow Studio Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Don and Joan Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Gene Lanf Potter
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Geng Lanf Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Studio Pottery Statement
The Quiet Tea Bowl
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
Monday, December 27, 2010
Great Colorado Potters
Great Colorado Potters:
Ruth Perdew
Don and Joan Glasgow
Pearle James
Bob Smith
Ruth Perdew
Don and Joan Glasgow
Pearle James
Bob Smith
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Gene Lang Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Dorf Pottery
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Pottery and Politics
Politics and Pots
by Thomas G. Turnquist
All of life consists of many things including politics. Clay is not void of politics by any
stretch of the wildest imaginations. Each and every potter or clay artist has views or twists
that they cling to with some passion. A high perecntage potters and clay scuptors tend to
lean to the left when it comes to American politics. If you are a conservative in your views
and mention that fact to some clay artists you become a cretin and racist in their
closed minds. I have run into this on several occasions. If you do not march to the
tunes of the left, you become a malaprop. One would think that artists would be or should
be open and eager to discuss all matters in an adult and calm venue. The world of American
clay must be a home for change and growth and not a filter that blocks selected opposing
views.
I have been collecting American pottery for thirty years. Not once did I buy an artist's
work based on age, gender, or color. The only thing of importance was quality of
work. It is the work not the politics. It is the creativity. No one needs to be involved
in pettifoggery.
by Thomas G. Turnquist
All of life consists of many things including politics. Clay is not void of politics by any
stretch of the wildest imaginations. Each and every potter or clay artist has views or twists
that they cling to with some passion. A high perecntage potters and clay scuptors tend to
lean to the left when it comes to American politics. If you are a conservative in your views
and mention that fact to some clay artists you become a cretin and racist in their
closed minds. I have run into this on several occasions. If you do not march to the
tunes of the left, you become a malaprop. One would think that artists would be or should
be open and eager to discuss all matters in an adult and calm venue. The world of American
clay must be a home for change and growth and not a filter that blocks selected opposing
views.
I have been collecting American pottery for thirty years. Not once did I buy an artist's
work based on age, gender, or color. The only thing of importance was quality of
work. It is the work not the politics. It is the creativity. No one needs to be involved
in pettifoggery.
McKinnell Pottery Great Potters
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Macy Dorf Pottery
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Harding Black Potter
Harding Black: Some Thoughts
I was thinking about Harding Black recently. Reflecting about the man and the potter.
I was recalling my meetings with him and focusing on his amazing body of work and his
endless search for glazes and clay bodies. His entire life was a journey of
hope, search, sucess, and giving. Giving was his manner and mode. No secrets or ego.
Every day was a new day for him. A day to expand his dreams. A day to teach those
who hungered for knowledge. A day never wasted. Harding always went his own way
paying little attention to what anybody was doing or proclaiming. He had a road to travel and he did
travel the road mapped out by his dreams..
Harding Black was truly one of a kind. He was going down a road that did not end. For harding
there was no end only more exploration. More work. More trials. More Joy. More. More success.
Knowing him was one of my greats joys.
.
I was thinking about Harding Black recently. Reflecting about the man and the potter.
I was recalling my meetings with him and focusing on his amazing body of work and his
endless search for glazes and clay bodies. His entire life was a journey of
hope, search, sucess, and giving. Giving was his manner and mode. No secrets or ego.
Every day was a new day for him. A day to expand his dreams. A day to teach those
who hungered for knowledge. A day never wasted. Harding always went his own way
paying little attention to what anybody was doing or proclaiming. He had a road to travel and he did
travel the road mapped out by his dreams..
Harding Black was truly one of a kind. He was going down a road that did not end. For harding
there was no end only more exploration. More work. More trials. More Joy. More. More success.
Knowing him was one of my greats joys.
.
Lang Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Gene Lang Pottery
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Don and Joan Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth Perdew
Fifty year University Park residents, Ruth and the late Phillip
Perdew were accepted in the DU School of Art and Art history
Alumni Exhition. The show will run from Sptember 30th
until November 4th at the Shwader Art building, 2121 East Asbuty
Avenue. This show inclues examples of their pottery, paintins
jewelry.
Phil was a Prof. at DU's School of education . Ruth
was a noted piano teacher in Denver. She composed and
published over many years. She was a giant in that field.
Ruth was a superb potter and worked in clay for many, many years.
One of her instuctors was noted Denver potter and artist
Mayard Tishler. He was a Professor of great elan. Ruth's
vessels are classic forms.
Fifty year University Park residents, Ruth and the late Phillip
Perdew were accepted in the DU School of Art and Art history
Alumni Exhition. The show will run from Sptember 30th
until November 4th at the Shwader Art building, 2121 East Asbuty
Avenue. This show inclues examples of their pottery, paintins
jewelry.
Phil was a Prof. at DU's School of education . Ruth
was a noted piano teacher in Denver. She composed and
published over many years. She was a giant in that field.
Ruth was a superb potter and worked in clay for many, many years.
One of her instuctors was noted Denver potter and artist
Mayard Tishler. He was a Professor of great elan. Ruth's
vessels are classic forms.
Don Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Glasgow Pottery great Denver Potters
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
Macy Dorf Potter
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Monday, December 20, 2010
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Jim and Nan Mckinnell Great Potters
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
James and Nan McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Art and Freedom
Thomas Turnquist
Americans are losing control of their lives. The Federal govenment wants to control
our daily moves. We are moving to a point where the state can and will monitor all
forms of art including clay. Potters will be told how much clay can we use and how we use
clay in general. Art monitors will deem something good or evil. Potters will be forced
to prove that the clay objects are a good thing for the America and not a drain on
any resource.
Clay objects will be gender friendly. Clay shall be free of any hint of oppression.
Potters will be banned from purchasing clay materials that
are sold to create vessels that foster anger in men. The clay police will
have the power to filter out any sexist vessel form that may have a long
term impact, such as dreams about conservative talk show
hosts Glenn Beck or Dick Morris. No pottery studio can sell work
that is not in tune with Al Gore. Who would not be in tune with a
soul who has made millions of dollars hawking green dreams.
How does Gore explain the all that jet fuel he consumes?
America has a long and proud tradition in the field of pottery and
stoneware. A tradion that goes back more than three hundred
years. A period rooted in trial and error and huge success and
not based on gender. Art police were not an issue. Where
will this manic push to set standards stop? Will inane
government robots have control of taste? Prisons for
those who are convicted for not going the way of the
government standards.
Americans are losing control of their lives. The Federal govenment wants to control
our daily moves. We are moving to a point where the state can and will monitor all
forms of art including clay. Potters will be told how much clay can we use and how we use
clay in general. Art monitors will deem something good or evil. Potters will be forced
to prove that the clay objects are a good thing for the America and not a drain on
any resource.
Clay objects will be gender friendly. Clay shall be free of any hint of oppression.
Potters will be banned from purchasing clay materials that
are sold to create vessels that foster anger in men. The clay police will
have the power to filter out any sexist vessel form that may have a long
term impact, such as dreams about conservative talk show
hosts Glenn Beck or Dick Morris. No pottery studio can sell work
that is not in tune with Al Gore. Who would not be in tune with a
soul who has made millions of dollars hawking green dreams.
How does Gore explain the all that jet fuel he consumes?
America has a long and proud tradition in the field of pottery and
stoneware. A tradion that goes back more than three hundred
years. A period rooted in trial and error and huge success and
not based on gender. Art police were not an issue. Where
will this manic push to set standards stop? Will inane
government robots have control of taste? Prisons for
those who are convicted for not going the way of the
government standards.
Willow Connery Pottery
Willow Connery Pottery.
A superb Denver studio pottery. Her work is great!!!!
Macy Dorf Pottery
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Glasgow Studio Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Friday, December 17, 2010
The Forgotten Pottery
The Forgotten Pot
Thomas G. Turnquist
Denise and I were searching for various items at a thrift store. She ws looking for super
buys on clothing for her our granddaughters and I was looking for some good pots at a
super buy. Walking through the store I spotted a super a porcelain vase. An oblate form
with a white glaze with a touch of copper read. It was surperb!!! I turrned the pot over
and found no mark that one could make out to the naked eye. The maker will never
be known. The price tag on this beauty was $2.00 plus a few cents for tax. I bought
this jewell and gave it a home. A home where it will be seen and protected
from being cast out.
Are Americans numb when it comes to any art form? Are we drowing in a
pool of ipods and cheap imported electronics. Art in American schools
seems to be lacking. We need more money for art in our schools. We need potters
and all art artists to reach out to American youth. A bland society
is not the right road. We need to go beyond an America that casts
work by its artists upon the shelves of thift storess. Art and craft must not be simply
a phrase, but a working energy that brings joy and bright to
America.
The word society connotes progress, growth, and development. There are many
strands in the this cord of culture and growth. We must embrace the best of
what modern culture offers. We, as an Americans must expand our
base and spread the word to the world of our popular culture.
Tom Turnquist
Thomas G. Turnquist
Denise and I were searching for various items at a thrift store. She ws looking for super
buys on clothing for her our granddaughters and I was looking for some good pots at a
super buy. Walking through the store I spotted a super a porcelain vase. An oblate form
with a white glaze with a touch of copper read. It was surperb!!! I turrned the pot over
and found no mark that one could make out to the naked eye. The maker will never
be known. The price tag on this beauty was $2.00 plus a few cents for tax. I bought
this jewell and gave it a home. A home where it will be seen and protected
from being cast out.
Are Americans numb when it comes to any art form? Are we drowing in a
pool of ipods and cheap imported electronics. Art in American schools
seems to be lacking. We need more money for art in our schools. We need potters
and all art artists to reach out to American youth. A bland society
is not the right road. We need to go beyond an America that casts
work by its artists upon the shelves of thift storess. Art and craft must not be simply
a phrase, but a working energy that brings joy and bright to
America.
The word society connotes progress, growth, and development. There are many
strands in the this cord of culture and growth. We must embrace the best of
what modern culture offers. We, as an Americans must expand our
base and spread the word to the world of our popular culture.
Tom Turnquist
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows wew very important Colorado Potters
Potter Ruth Perdew
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
The Quiet Tea Bowl
The Quiet Tea Bowl
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
A fine clay tea bowl is one of man's most wonderful creations. An object that is so very basic
but at the same time is also very complex. It is quiet but sends a powerful spitual feeling.
A clay oxymoron. The tea bowl is totally functional in a real sense and at the same time
it is an object of beauty. The tea bowl can nurture both the body and the soul. There exists
in the tea bowl the strength to elevate the mundane and honor the noble craftsman.
The humble tea bowl, for centuries, has been a icon for simplcity and calm. In our busy
lives most people never have the time or any inclination to reflect and ponder. The ipod
does not offer quiet and peace but coats our souls in brashness and glitter. What would Walt
Whitman think if he could view the 21st century?
Tom and Denise Turnquist
Lakewood, CO
Macy Dorf Pottery
Macy Dorf
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
By Thomas G Turnquist
Denver Potter Macy Dorf has that wonderf combination of keen intellect, great talent, and
boundless energy. He has been on the Colorado pottery scene since since 1968. Dorf
received a B. S. and his M.F.A. from Southern Ill University, Carbondale. After
completing his M.F.A. he decided toto California. On the way he stopped to see a friend
in Denver. His stop was long. He lives in Denver..
His experience is extensive. He and potter Larry Wright owned Two potters in
Littlrton, Colorado from 1968 to 1973. Dorf was Assistant to Chez Pierre
Mestre, LaBorne France, March 1974 to November 1975. He was part of Dorf/Ulery
in Durango, Colorado. Macy Dorf has been Dorf Stonewre Since 1982.
He creates vessels and sculptures..
Ruth Perdew Pottery
Ruth S. Perdew-Bio Sketch
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Her interest in making pottery began after she took a class in pottery. Her teacher was noted Denver potter Maynard Tischler. She became very interested in learning how to become a
better potter.and make more complicated pots. She contined taking additional classes.
She had a friend who helped her get to the Colorado Potters Guild. She encouraged her
to apply for membership. She was accepted to the Colorado potters Guild. By being
a member, she entitled to you the kilns and all the neessary items for making pots.
During the years she was a member she made and sold many pieces. Most of the creations
were functional in nature.lile bowls, vases. Ruth worked with stoneware.Stoneware was
her chice of clay bodies. She was a vital clay artist who contributed much to denver clay.
She remains very interested in pottery and clay.
Ruth was also a noted piano teacher in Denver for over twenty years.
Studio Pottery Glasgow
Great Studio Potters:
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows were very important Colorado Potters in Denver!!!!!!!!!
Signed Glasgow
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don and Joan Glasgows were very important Colorado Potters in Denver!!!!!!!!!
Signed Glasgow
Thursday, December 16, 2010
McKinnell Pottery
James and Nan McKinnell
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
by Thomas Turnquist
Pottery collectors view the work of James and Nan McKinnell as an important part of
of America's ceramic art history over the past fifty years. The McKinnells high standing
among collectors is based upon three major areas of contribution. First, the work producd
by Jim and Nan has been consisent and strong during their long partnership. The work has
always exhibited a near perfect balance of artist and artisan. The second major area
of contribution was teaching and ceramic education. The legacy and knowledge bestowed
by the McKinnells is nothing short of amazing. They have been a vital part of the diversity
and richness that pemeated ceramic education from the 1950s through the late1980s. Third,
the McKinnells provided the the ceramic commumity with improvements in kiln design. In
1950s they constucted soft-brick kilns. The were multi-chambered with the unique
advantage of being portable because the bricks were not joined by mortor. Jim and Nan,
in addition to kiln design, completed much reach om glazes and clay bodies.
The McKinnells are viewed by collectors and ceramic historians as major catalysts in
American clay. They, with such ceramic giants like the Heinos, the Scheiers, Glen Lukens,
and Harding Black have built the foundation for ceramic arts and hastened the acceptance
of clay as an art form by the art community.
Jim and Nan McKinnell provided to the collector work that was well designed, well thought
through, beautiful, and reflected their huge respect for the medium. They made many
strides forward, and each stride was accomplished with grace and dignity. Jim passed
away. Nan resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
PS
Jim McKinnell was my best man when Denise and I married. He will always be the "Best" man.
Harding Black
Harding Black: Some Thoughts
I was thinking about Harding Black recently. Reflecting about the man and the potter.
I was recalling my meetings with him and focusing on his amazing body of work and his
endless search for glazes and clay bodies. His entire life was a journey of
hope, search, sucess, and giving. Giving was his manner and mode. No secrets or ego.
Every day was a new day for him. A day to expand his dreams. A day to teach those
who hungered for knowledge. A day never wasted. Harding always went his own way
paying little attention to what anybody was doing or proclaiming. He had a road to travel and he did
travel the road mapped out by his dreams..
Harding Black was truly one of a kind. He was going down a road that did not end. For harding
there was no end only more exploration. More work. More trials. More Joy. More. More success.
Knowing him was one of my greats joys.
.
I was thinking about Harding Black recently. Reflecting about the man and the potter.
I was recalling my meetings with him and focusing on his amazing body of work and his
endless search for glazes and clay bodies. His entire life was a journey of
hope, search, sucess, and giving. Giving was his manner and mode. No secrets or ego.
Every day was a new day for him. A day to expand his dreams. A day to teach those
who hungered for knowledge. A day never wasted. Harding always went his own way
paying little attention to what anybody was doing or proclaiming. He had a road to travel and he did
travel the road mapped out by his dreams..
Harding Black was truly one of a kind. He was going down a road that did not end. For harding
there was no end only more exploration. More work. More trials. More Joy. More. More success.
Knowing him was one of my greats joys.
.
Politics and Pottery
Politics and Pots
by Thomas G. Turnquist
All of life consists of many things including politics. Clay is not void of politics by any
stretch of the wildest imaginations. Each and every potter or clay artist has views or twists
that they cling to with some passion. A high perecntage potters and clay scuptors tend to
lean to the left when it comes to American politics. If you are a conservative in your views
and mention that fact to some clay artists you become a cretin and racist in their
closed minds. I have run into this on several occasions. If you do not march to the
tunes of the left, you become a malaprop. One would think that artists would be or should
be open and eager to discuss all matters in an adult and calm venue. The world of American
clay must be a home for change and growth and not a filter that blocks selected opposing
views.
I have been collecting American pottery for thirty years. Not once did I buy an artist's
work based on age, gender, or color. The only thing of importance was quality of
work. It is the work not the politics. It is the creativity. No one needs to be involved
in pettifoggery.
by Thomas G. Turnquist
All of life consists of many things including politics. Clay is not void of politics by any
stretch of the wildest imaginations. Each and every potter or clay artist has views or twists
that they cling to with some passion. A high perecntage potters and clay scuptors tend to
lean to the left when it comes to American politics. If you are a conservative in your views
and mention that fact to some clay artists you become a cretin and racist in their
closed minds. I have run into this on several occasions. If you do not march to the
tunes of the left, you become a malaprop. One would think that artists would be or should
be open and eager to discuss all matters in an adult and calm venue. The world of American
clay must be a home for change and growth and not a filter that blocks selected opposing
views.
I have been collecting American pottery for thirty years. Not once did I buy an artist's
work based on age, gender, or color. The only thing of importance was quality of
work. It is the work not the politics. It is the creativity. No one needs to be involved
in pettifoggery.
Glasgow Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Gene Lang Pottery
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Glasgow Studio Pottery
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Gene Lange Pottery A Great Potter
Gene Lang
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
By Thomas Turnquist
Gene Lang was a Denver studio potter from 1963 to 1989. Has was a supurb
clay artist. While he was completing his Ph.D in electrical engineering,
Lang designed a pottery wheel for his wife and tried potting after
seeing his wiiife at the wheel. He was hooked..He worked in clay for twenty-six years.
His early work was a mixture of both functional and sculptural. As time passed,
he moved to mostly functional work in order to meet the demands of
supplying twelve galleris. Lang's vessel forms are famous for multi-loop handles.
The greatest influence on Lang came from ceramic legends Don Rietz and Paul Soldner.
He developed a kiln that could be fired with the reduction time short enough
to commence after a day of developing space experiments and
antennas, thrn allowingthe kiln to be shut down by bedtime.
He also taught advaced throwing techniques.
His work was signed Lang.
.
Pottery by Don and Joan Glasgow Great Potters
Don and Joan Glasgow
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Don Glasgow got his start in clay at the in 1964 University of Northern Colorado
when he was majoring in art at the University of Colorado. He was
requited to to take a ceramics. Once he got his hands dirty, there
was no turning back.
White attending College, they would have student art shows
and sales. After making a few and some money at pottery he realized
ther was future in selling pottery. Enough monery was made
at that time to purchase an air conditioner for car we had.
When I stated thowing on a kick wheel i realized Just maybe
I could do this.
In about 1972 Joan decided to give it a whil. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don says she is
the best student.
The shows started in college and soon after entered the
first competition at the Denver Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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