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. She also created a large
sheet music business in Denver. Her love for making great pots was was clearly seen in her work.
Ruth is 98 years young.
I spoke to her a few daya ago. She souned well.
Denise and I have four of Ruth Perdew pots. We love these pots.
98 and she and she is doing well
Tom Turnquist
Friday, October 21, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 15, 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 whirl. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don said
she was the best student. he had.
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 whirl. After all,
she said she had the best teacher around. Don said
she was the best student. he had.
Pearl James
Data provided from Rocky Mountain News
Written by Roger Fillion
Subject: Pearl James
Pearl James was on a mission when she threww platters, casserols,
teapots and other ware on the potters wheel at her Denver studio. Mrs James would
desend the stairs to the studio, located in her home's basement at 8:am. and not
emerge until lunch. After lunch she went back to work returning to the upstairs
until 4:pm. to hae a cocktail. She was a member othe Colorado potters guild
Pearl James was a very important studio potter in Denver. She gave a great deal
of time and energy to the clay community.
Written by Roger Fillion
Subject: Pearl James
Pearl James was on a mission when she threww platters, casserols,
teapots and other ware on the potters wheel at her Denver studio. Mrs James would
desend the stairs to the studio, located in her home's basement at 8:am. and not
emerge until lunch. After lunch she went back to work returning to the upstairs
until 4:pm. to hae a cocktail. She was a member othe Colorado potters guild
Pearl James was a very important studio potter in Denver. She gave a great deal
of time and energy to the clay community.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
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
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
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.
.
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