No Glaze, No Foul! — Clay By Laura

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 17 May 2024

Clay and glaze go hand in hand. Usually, a finished piece does not feature one without the other. Glaze provides functionality to the clay as well as a decorative finish. Recently, I’ve been playing around with the finished surface of my textured clay minus glaze. It has given me a chance to play wi

I love clay! I’ve been getting my hands muddy since I was fourteen years old in a Saturday clay class at the Corcoran School for the Arts in Washington, DC. Since then, I’ve taken and taught several clay classes and workshops to further my skills and share my knowledge. Clay offers so many avenues to explore artistically, I find the possibilities endless and I am always learning and growing in my expression. Most recently I am working in hand built shapes with lots of applied texture and brightly colored glazes. I like to make items that are functional as well as fun to look at. I often get ideas for my work through customers, friends and family. Sometimes I enhance my clay work with a mixed media approach incorporating found and collected trinkets, driftwood, leather, copper, glass beads, buttons and even yarn in the final work to enhance it’s presentation. My pottery is available for purchase through open studio sales, craft shows, listings and select professional galleries. Thank you for adding my work to your collection!

My current work is oven (not microwave) and dishwasher safe although I recommend hand washing.