© Kathy Maves
Earthenware pottery with red clay, white slip, underglazes, and a clear gloss glaze. Marbled monoprints use ceramic oil-based paint and computer-generated paper cuts as a relief image.
Chad Jerzak
© Chad Jerzak
Nowthen, MN
www.chadjerzakpottery.com
2021 Booth #91
My mission as a ceramic artist is to continually explore alternative firing techniques. The processes of Raku and Barrel firing allow for much experimentation and create a sense of adventure in firing pottery. My focus is to create graceful ceramic forms where I allow the power of the flames to produce their spontaneous effects. These firing techniques tend to create pottery that is left to chance and can yield fantastic and exciting results. Many of my greatest influences in design come from the natural world, and assert the idea of a pottery surface that is meant to create a “Mysterious Presence”.
Bruce Kaupanger
© Bruce Kaupanger
Spring Creek Clay,Etc
Rice Lake, WI
BruceKaupanger.com
2019 booth #92
I do Raku pottery and add horsehair to each piece- Underglazes are added to the pot before it is bisque fired-A clear glaze is used on the pot so the underglaze colors will come through- After the hot pot comes out of the glaze kiln horsehair is added creating a carbon trail design. When my Raku pots dry I spray them with colored underglazes. After bisque firing, I paint a clear glaze on the pot; this allows the underglaze color to come through, When the hot pot comes out of the glaze kiln I put it in a bucket of sawdust then apply horsehair.
Born and raised in Stoughton Wisconsin. I graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a BA in 1969 and from UW-Superior with a MA in 1975. Taught art in the Rice Lake Wisconsin School District for 33 years. Retired in 2002 and have been making lots of pots ever since. I am blessed with a wonderful understanding family. Life is GOOD !!
© Bruce Kaupanger
© Bruce Kaupanger
© Bruce Kaupanger
Wendy Penta
© Wendy Penta
Stone Hollow Tile
Blaine, MN
2021 Booth #32
Wendy Penta has been creating tile for 18 years. Suitable for installation or hanging as simple work of art.
Hand forming shapes attached to simple slabs gives 3 dimensional effect, new are wall pockets, and constantly evolving glazes.
Nicholas Kosack
Minneapolis, MN
2017 booth #
My sculptural work begins as wheel thrown forms and are then manipulated before drying to create their distinct flowing curves and various textures. This work is an exploration of tensions, finding a point between intentionality and spontaneity, structure and fluidity. While also wheel thrown, my functional work aims for a more humble elegance which preserves the shapes and textures formed by fingers in clay. I like to think of it as a gift from my fingers to yours.
© Nicholas Kosack
Bridget Donahue
Excelsior, MN
www.bridgetdonahue.com
2018 booth #127
Red earthenware, thrown, hand-built, and tiles. The piece is first decorated with bright colored slip, carved and or textured, then fired the first time. Slip is then applied again and rubbed off to enhance the textured area. The piece is then glaze and fired again. Tiles are mounted on canvas-covered plywood, painted to highlight the colors of the tiles, and then framed in painted wood frames.
© Bridget Donahue
Paul Corbin
©Paul Corbin
Decorah, IA
2017 booth # 33
Paul Corbin creates high fire white stoneware.