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My Ceramics

In the studio I like to do	Handbuilding, Throwing on the Wheel, Everything to do with Ceramics
Pottery Wheel	Creative Industries
Clay body	Stoneware
Clay Brand	Aardvark Nara 5 and Armadillo Cinco Rojo
Kiln Type	Electric Kiln
Kiln Atmosphere	Oxidation Atmosphere
Temperature	2175
Glaze	Dry dipping glazes; Amaco, Coyote and Spectrum pints
You can buy my work from	http://www.handmadefromclay.etsy.com

About Me

Introduction	Hi, my name is Teresa and I work in my home studio in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. I am currently making functional ceramics, mosty tableware and some decor, but I am interested in sculpture as well as artistic functional ware. I’m also interested in mold-making to start some slipware experimentation. So little time!
What I Love about Ceramics	I love the basic simplicity of making material goods from the bountiful earth. I love the feel of clay in my hands as it becomes an object fit for use, or that inspires with beauty. I love making objects that other people enjoy and want to use in their homes.
How I started with ceramics	I started handbuilding at my kitchen table with one bag of clay even before I had a kiln or anyway to fire anything. I just couldn’t get my hands out of the clay! I cleared a space in the garage and bought a used Skutt, then a used wheel, and now ten years later, I am blessed and privileged to have a backyard studio. New Skutt, same wheel!
What inspires me	I am inspired by color and imagination. I am also inspired by simple beauty and finding joy in common artifacts that make up our home life such as tableware and cooking and serving pots. Everyday joy.
What I'm working on at the moment	Consistency. Currently that means keeping my Etsy shop better stocked with functional serving ware and establishing a production cycle.
My Artist Statement	I don’t really have one. I make simple serving ware that I would like to own and am thrilled that others want to own some, too. I am curious and enthusiastic about learning new things.