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.