Nan Rothwell
My pots are made to be used—to enhance the rituals of preparing and eating food; to hold flowers; to light a corner for reading. This year, 2023, marks my 53rd year of working in clay, yet the alchemy of transforming soft clay into finished pots continues to delight and inspire me. I first learned to pot in England and can trace my design sense to the influence of my teachers there. I also draw inspiration from early American utilitarian ware.
Ever since 1973, when I set up my first pottery in Crozet, teaching classes and workshops was a big part of my life in clay. I always welcomed the chance to pass along what I learned from my own wonderful teachers. But as I move into semi-retirement, I’ve stopped teaching, and my new marketing manager now deals with the business side of my pottery life. By reclaiming the time and energy I traditionally spent on teaching and on marketing my work, I’m now able to focus on new forms and techniques. I’m having a great time! Please come see my newest work in Studio 9.
Studio 9
Charlottesville cluster
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