"The tradition of sacrifice to the kiln Gods originates from ancient times, most likely there have always been traditions for sacrifice to some kind of kiln Gods. For safe keeping of the pots, good luck, or a friendly gesture to the guard of the kiln who hopefully returns the favor."
The 'Almost Perfect Pottery Sale' began over 25 years ago because we needed a quick way to clear off the shelves of slightly imperfect or dinged pottery. It also seemed like it would be more fun for us to sell those discounted beauties at one time.
So, as we clean out the storage and gallery and studio of the pots that didn't make the grade, we thought it would be good to have one more Second Sale before we move.
BTW that photo is a past photo - it doesn't represent what will really be available.
The SALE will open Saturday Feb. 10 at 11am which is when the gallery will open, so be ready. :)
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JOHN T. DIETRICH ~ STUDIO POTTER
1966-2023
‘Early in his career, Dietrich was more interested in the process of throwing than in design and aesthetics, but as he played more with color and line, he experimented with gesture painting which led him to developing his signature painterly brush strokes, which showed the torque and energy produced while throwing and showed off the activity of the porcelain lines.'
John T. Dietrich’s earliest memories are dominated by creating worlds with his hands. His early years were spent exploring his environment and learning how to use tools. His artist parents nurtured their children by exposing them to art daily and taught them to be observant. By the time John began his journey into clay he was prepared to sink deeply into the study of his chosen medium.
This small Retrospective of John’s life and devotion to clay shows his energy and focus as he explores clay and learns what he has to say.
Not all raku firings are alike-there are often mistakes and disappointments so we just move on.
LINK to the facebook EVENT page
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This wasn't supposed to happen and now the link doesn't work so you can't opt out or in. I can rectify that--email ellisonbaypottery@gmail.com and I will fix it.
The app sent the invitation to people who already had an account and to those who opted out.
Now I'm spending my afternoon writing apology emails; it would be funny if it wasn't so embarrassing. :(
Please forgive me. I never wanted to be one of those annoying people
Warmly
Diane
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Stoneware mugs made by John T. Dietrich of Ellison Bay Pottery make great gifts because they are beautiful, one-of-a-kind and functional. You can use them every day.
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“Perfection just does not exist,” John Dietrich of Ellison Bay Pottery explained to me when I visited his studio-gallery, where he had been producing lovely pottery works since the late 1960s. “I produce about 3,000 pieces of pottery every year. If I come up with three or four pieces that I really like, that come close to what I imagine is the best I can do, I’m happy. That is what keeps me wanting to do it again and again.”
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