Kendra Ortner is a surface pattern designer and eclectic artist based
in Ashland, Oregon. She loves creating patterns, illustration,
painting, knitting, crochet, felting, embroidery, sewing, beading &
ceramics. She teaches classes in-person and online. Her company is ‘by
hand at home’ – she believes that art brings the feeling of being
truly “at home” in your soul.
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Whistle Post Pottery
Dave Parry’s work is shown in a number of galleries, as well as online. In addition, he regularly travels the western U.S. exhibiting his work. Please visit his web calendar for additional opportunities to view his work.
Carmen Proffitt
Carmen has been molding her conversation with clay for over 10 years, balancing what she sees with what she feels.
Carmen’s Ceramica is a celebration of the endless possibilities of clay. From mugs and fermentation crocks to irrigation ollas and grounding stones, the hope is to spread the joy of clay and promote stronger connection to ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
Carmen’s designs are inspired by nature, like her Elements Collection and Sun & Moon Phases designs. She has traveled different parts of the world exploring how humans have interacted with clay and is most passionate about local materials and ancient methods.
Her thoughtful works are available at the Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland, Clayfolk, and other markets around the Rogue Valley. She also teaches classes at Ashland Clayhouse!
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Twice Baked Clay
Bio & Artist’s Statement
Contact:
Email: sally.bakedclay@gmail.com
Riverpoint Studio
After retiring from my job as a computer programmer working for a large company based in Southern California, I decided to explore different hobbies and settled on pottery after taking a class at Rogue Community College. I discovered a joy in creating something from a pile of clay. I try my hand at different types of clay work including functional ware, sculpture and garden items. My studio is Riverpoint Studio in Merlin and I currently sell my pieces at various shows in the area including Clayfolk Show and Sale, Hugo Ladies Quilt Show, Southern Oregon Artist Show and Sale.
Contact:
Facebook Email riverpointstudio@gmail.com Phone # 541-218-1730
My journey with clay began as a high school student and continued through college as I earned a BFA from the University of Nebraska in the 90’s. I’ve recently returned to my muddy roots after some time away and have jumped back in wholeheartedly. I find that I’m happiest when creating and my first priority in clay is to make work that brings me joy. I love color, texture and exploring functional forms. I also enjoy sculptural forms and using texture to express growth, curiosity, and tension.
BreadandButterStudios
I create whimsey and decor that brings a little joy to your everyday life.
Biz Address: 1515 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 541-621-6239
Email: Karen@BreadandButterStudios.com
Websites: BreadandButterStudios.com
Instagram: @KarenRycheckArtist!
Facebook: KarenRycheckArtist
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I have been a potter since 2016, still in search of my niche. My journey began after retiring from a long career in the medical field. I had always wanted to explore pottery but could never seem to find the time. Once retired I took a community education pottery class at RCC joining a welcoming and inspiring community of artists, I was hooked.
My pieces include hand built creations, both slab and coil construction, and wheel thrown decorative and functional pieces. I enjoy experimenting/ playing with glazes and texture to enhance my creations.
JLS
Handcrafted Pottery
Contact Janice: Tymtrvl@gmail.com
Natalie is a ceramic artist with a passion for creating functional, wheel-thrown and altered, stoneware pottery that brings joy to everyday life. Since discovering her love for clay in 1993, she has honed her craft, developing a unique style characterized by layered, hand-painted glazes that cascade with vibrant colors. With a deep respect for the medium, Natalie continues to learn from the clay, finding inspiration in its tactile nature and creative possibilities. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: ‘Everyday life should be beautiful.’ Through her pottery, she aims to bring a touch of beauty and functionality to daily moments, making life’s simple pleasures a little more extraordinary.”
Contact: Email | Phone: 415-269-6561
Rudy and Lynita, and their daughter Anna, work together in their home pottery studio making
hanging ornaments; small bowls; slab pots and vases; and, pendants/beads and buttons. The
clay creations are decorated using vintage stamps, clay rollers, Polish rolling pins, various found
objects, and underglaze transfers. All creations are then stained, painted by hand with various
colors of underglazes and/or mid-fire glazes, and then sprayed with clear glaze before being
fired.
Rudy, a retired nurse, and Anna, a stay-at-home mom, spend hours choosing the right glass,
ceramic and metal beads to use on the hanging ornaments before they bend the copper wire
and let their inner Dr. Suess come out. Each hanging ornament is whimsical and one of a kind.Lynita started in clay with a Saturday adult enrichment course 30 years ago. Rudy kept asking
for a bigger bowl so she challenged him to take the class with her. Before long he was making
bigger bowls and she moved to slab and multimedia. Their daughter, Anna, took classes in clay
at Crater High School and was soon helping the teacher as a classroom aide. The family works
together to make one-of-a-kind slab-built creations with the goal of making you smile.More examples of their work can be found at their Etsy shop BirdsBowlsandThings – https://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdsBowlsandThings?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
