NOVEMBER 7 - 9 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Kiln Studio & Gallery
265 Young Street, Fairhope, AL

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

We will use a combination of hand building and wheel work to explore what makes a pot great - what that means and how to achieve a high level in your own pottery journey. The workshop is “hands on” with demonstrations and discussion followed by plenty of free time to try out your newfound insights. If you don’t throw on the wheel, there will be hand building alternatives for all the examples.

WORKSHOP GOALS

The primary objective of this workshop is to introduce innovative techniques for pottery creation that result in truly exceptional pieces. We will dedicate significant time to glazing and surface treatments, recognizing them as not mere afterthought but integral components of the process, carefully considered before the start of each piece.

WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS

To get the most from the workshop, participants should have taken at least a few courses in hand building and/or throwing and be familiar with the general pottery making process.

ABOUT BARRY
Barry’s pottery journey began in the late 1970’s at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially, he pursued pottery as a student, later becoming a studio assistant, and eventually, an instructor. Simultaneously, he pursued his Ph.D. in Physics at Emory University, dedicating his days to pottery and evenings to his dissertation. After receiving his doctorate, Barry taught for ten years at Clark College in Atlanta before joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Despite his demanding work schedule, he continued to make pottery on nights and weekends.

His work has gained recognition, with exhibitions in various galleries across the country. Notable solo shows include Blue Spiral in Asheville, the Signature Gallery in Atlanta, and the American Hand in Georgetown, DC. Barry’s pots have found homes in numerous public and private collections, including the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now retired from the CDC, Barry has finally transitioned into a full-time potter in Western North Carolina. He resides on a former tobacco farm with his artist wife, Ruby Bock.