Thank you goes out to Tom Coleman
for his instruction and guidance. We appreciate Tom’s wisdom, sense of humor, and deep love for mud. We’re truly lucky to have Tom part of our Pottery West Community.
Thank you Kelly McLendon
for providing us with fabulous photographic documentation of our pottery, workshops, and our extended family at Pottery West. Kelly has provided us with the necessary vision and equipment to make it possible for us to share our passion for clay with you.
If you’re interested in having your work photographed by Kelly McLendon you can learn more about her and her services at her website: http://www.kelly-mclendon.com/
Pottery West Staff
Beth Bishop: Instructor and Studio Assistant. Brian Ayriss: Instructor. Frank Polito: Instructor. Michelle Houk: Instructor. Alan Bernhard: Substitute Instructor. Larry Grubb: Kiln Tech. Kelly McLendon: Photographer and Kiln Tech. Suann Lester: Glazes. Nick Coletsos: Filming.
A special thank you to Derek and Terra Mulliner for all their help and support
Larry Grubb. Wood-soda. Stoneware. 2010
Derek Mulliner and his wife, Terra, merged their pottery with Pottery West. Welcome to the family!
Vase by Derek Mulliner. Stoneware with an ash glaze fired in Toms 2010 workshop.
Beth Bishop is one of our studio assistants. Beth is wonderful. We all love Beth!
Kelly McLendon on pre-heat for the train kiln. Kelly is one of our teachers and resident photographer.
Raku Vase created by Michelle Houk 2010
Raku covered jar created by Michelle Houk 2010.