Tag Archives: functional pottery

Black Iris Gallery Show – Simply Functional: Pottery by Nan Rothwell

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

We’re almost finished setting up our shows at Black Iris Gallery. First Friday Opening starts tomorrow (3/6/20) at 6:00 pm, and then the gallery will be open by appointment during March. Once NCECA starts, we’ll be open daily, 11 am … Continue reading →

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Final Two Firings for Black Iris Show

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

I’ve labeled and packed the pots for my show at Black Iris gallery in March. Over sixty pots! Here are images from the last two firings: Click here to open the gallery.Powered by Cincopa wp content plugins solution for your … Continue reading →

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Details on my March 2020 show

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

I’ve been working hard for the past few months getting ready for a show at Black Iris Gallery in Richmond, Virginia next month. My exhibit will coincide with NCECA’s annual conference, so Richmond will be full of potters, ceramics exhibits, … Continue reading →

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Announcing a March 2020 Show in Richmond, Virginia

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

Simply Functional: Pottery by Nan Rothwell Lamps Pitchers and Vases March 1 – 29, 2020 at Black Iris Gallery 321 West Broad, Richmond VA 23220 First Friday Opening March 6, 2020 5:30 – 10:00 pm … Continue reading →

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Pottery by Nan Rothwell

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Nan Rothwell

Functional Stoneware Pottery Pottery Classes and Workshops 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. Making functional work connects me to the age-old … Continue reading →

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Work in progress

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Nan Rothwell

My friend Steve Palmer came by to take some photos for the Artisans Studio Tour which will take place November 11 & 12, 2017. My new studio will be on the Tour, although it’s not clear whether we will have moved … Continue reading →

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New online course, second firing, and a great link

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Nan Rothwell

A lot to report here: First, my online throwing course on Teachinart.com is now open for registration. There are six weekly sessions, with the entire course content available for ten weeks. This format feels like an innovative hybrid — somewhere … Continue reading →

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Spring Open House

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Nan Rothwell

Nancy Maxson and I will hold our Spring Open House here at the Pottery on Memorial Day Weekend. Nancy’s display will feature her cards and paintings, plus newly republished copies of her book. Mine will feature work from my most … Continue reading →

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New feature length teaching DVD!

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Nan Rothwell

The teaching DVD that Alan and I made last summer has just been released by my friends at Ceramic Arts Daily. Take a look! We had a great time filming it together. We covered basic throwing of cylinders and bowls … Continue reading →

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Credit Cards as Tools

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Nan Rothwell

Here’s a new video that Alan and I made as an entry to a Ceramic Arts Daily contest. Alan was here for a week (a place he refers to as “the old country”) filming a teaching video that we hope … Continue reading →

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