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about. My pots are simple in form and surface design with architectural references. I try to make balanced pots that would be nice to have in the home for use or just be around. I really enjoy making pots and hope that they bring a little light to people’s lives.
Evelyn Ward Pottery, Hurdle Mills NC. Functional earthenware pottery decorated with monoprint slip transfers. My pots are simple in form with striking surface treatments and distinctive color palettes that allude to my early years as a printmaker.
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One thing I missed after leaving my marketing job was a sense of community. Working alone in a studio can be somewhat isolating, especially if you’re in a rural area with few people around. Some people are cut out for that, but I don’t think I am. That was one of the reasons I decided to relocate my studio to Cedar Creek Gallery, in Creedmoor, Nort...
When I was in school, I focused on printmaking, working mainly with collagraphy, a technique where the printing plate is made from a collage. I loved the way you could build up texture and then, with a variety of inking techniques, achieve a surface with a lot of depth. This experience making collagraphs informs how I approach my surfaces now. For ...
I generally work Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm, taking time away from the studio to teach a 3-hour class one day a week and breaking for about an hour mid-day for a communal lunch. Most of the time, I will spend a couple of days throwing a bunch of pots, then spend a couple of days finishing those. I make a lot of altered forms, so I spend quite a bit of...
I used to rely heavily on craft shows as the main way to sell my work. But over the years, that has changed. I’m more selective in which craft shows I do. I also belong to an artist-owned gallery, host a fine-craft show at my house, and do a little online selling. The artist-owned gallery I am a part of is called Hillsborough Gallery of Arts. Joini...
Since I have a background in graphic design, I’ve been able to keep certain costs to a minimum by doing all of my marketing and office work myself. I take all of my own photos and design my business cards, postcards, and website. I also do this for Art at Ladybug Farm, the annual craft show at my place in Hurdle Mills. I didn’t realize how useful m...
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Evelyn Ward. Functional salt-fired stoneware incorporating iron-transfer decals. Evelyn Ward started her career as a painter and printmaker, later moving into graphic design. After discovering clay, she focused on making functional salt-fired work with an emphasis on form.
