Margaret Brown
Pottery
"I enjoy exploring the creative possibilities of clay, so most of my pottery is one of a kind. My work includes both functional and sculptural pieces. I make colorful mugs, bowls, and serving dishes as well as decorative vessels.
The functional pots are decorated with textured clay surfaces, embossing, stencilling, carving, painting and layered glazes. High-fired stoneware makes each piece durable and dishwasher safe.
Larger pieces are constructed using slabs and coils. I occasionally create raku and barrel-fired works and I have begun making ornaments for the garden.
My latest work explores cuerda seca, a ceramic technique that uses resist lines to separate coloured glazes, creating bold designs with vibrant colour.
Although my pottery is made to be enjoyed and used, what I enjoy most is the process of discovery. That sense of exploration is what keeps me returning to the studio."
The functional pots are decorated with textured clay surfaces, embossing, stencilling, carving, painting and layered glazes. High-fired stoneware makes each piece durable and dishwasher safe.
Larger pieces are constructed using slabs and coils. I occasionally create raku and barrel-fired works and I have begun making ornaments for the garden.
My latest work explores cuerda seca, a ceramic technique that uses resist lines to separate coloured glazes, creating bold designs with vibrant colour.
Although my pottery is made to be enjoyed and used, what I enjoy most is the process of discovery. That sense of exploration is what keeps me returning to the studio."
