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In the studio I like to do	Handbuilding, Throwing on the Wheel, Sculpting
Pottery Wheel	Brent
Clay body	Porcelain
Clay Brand	Archie Bray-Cone 6 Porcelain
Kiln Type	Electric Kiln, Gas Kiln, Pit firing
Kiln Atmosphere	Oxidation Atmosphere
Temperature	Cone 6
Glaze	I use a combination of premixed glazes & recipes I’ve collected over the years & mix myself. Much of my work is slip decorated; painted on or slip trailed or both. Usually these are covered in either Campana Clear or Jon’s Clear.
You can buy my work from	I show at the following Montana Galleries & shops: Art Focus Gallery- Hamilton, MT Sandpiper Gallery- Polson, MT Birds& Beasley’s- Helena MT The Cultured Purl- Libby, MT You can also purchase from my website: http://www.kellypricepottery.com contact me on Facebook or Instagram Kelly Price Pottery

About Me

Introduction	Hi, I’m Kelly Price from Montana in the US. I’ve been making mostly functional pottery for a little over 40 years. I love that there is always something new to discover with clay. Im interested in learning reduction firing in cone 6 temps, in pit firing techniques & just generally seeing how others approach clay & getting together with other artists.
What I Love about Ceramics	Stated above
How I started with ceramics	I took a clay class my senior year of high school then continued learning through college & received a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. I then attended Utah State & studied under John Neeley, earning a Masters degree in Ceramic Arts.
What inspires me	Nature inspires me as well as simply clay itself. The wonder of the medium is unending to me. I teach from my own studio occasionally & my students inspire me in their ability to take chances & their enthusiasm as they gain more & more insight each time they work on a project or open the kiln.
What I'm working on at the moment	Im transitioning to a propane kiln ( at the worse possible time as fuel cost sky rockets), & would like to try reduction at cone 6. Im collecting new glaze recipes to try & looking forward to the process.
My Artist Statement	My work is a constant flux as I love to explore many techniques of decorating the functional surfaces of my pottery. Most is thrown on the wheel but I enjoy handbuilding as well, mostly slab work. I like to think of my pottery as usable, enduring art. The way a cup feels against your lip & in your hands is all a challenge & keeps me engaged in striving for that sweet experience in everyday life.
My CV	My work was recently highlighted in a Facebook publication for MAPs Program which was an honor. Over the years I’ve participated in multiple shows in Montana, Oregon & Nevada. At present I’m striving to update my website & be more of an online presence, which at my age, isn’t easy. My daughter is a huge help with this. I find I’m much more adept in the studio rather than on the web.