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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, January 24, 2011
This Great Bit if Information
Groundhog Day, 2011
This next year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on the same day. As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of events; one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a creature of little intelligence for prognostication while the other involves a groundhog.
Gsagow Pottery of Denver
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.
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, January 23, 2011
Groundhog Day, 2011
This next year, both Groundhog Day and the State of the Union address occur on the same day. As Air America Radio pointed out, "It is an ironic juxtaposition of events; one involves a meaningless ritual in which we look to a creature of little intelligence for prognostication while the other involves a groundhog.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
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
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