Author Archives: Nan Rothwell

Hunkered down, along with everyone else

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

My recent entries here seem so long ago, although it’s really just a few weeks.  Like the rest of the country, we’re hunkered down here, social-distancing to help flatten the Covid-19 curve.  Life has an apocalyptic feel, and yet in … Continue reading →

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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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Images for Black Iris Gallery Show

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Nan Rothwell

I’ve fired four times in the past short while, gearing up for the show next month. Here are some images from the first three firings, front and back tiers. The kiln is cooling from firing #4 as I write this. … 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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Artisans Studio Tour on November 9 & 10

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Nan Rothwell

I’ve just loaded the kiln to fire this weekend, in time for the Artisans Studio Tour in ten days. I’ll be joined this year by guest artisan Charlotte Friese, who makes wearable art and objects inspired by nature. We’re in … Continue reading →

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Virginia Clay Festival – September 21-22

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Nan Rothwell

I’ll be at the Virginia Clay Festival in Stanardsville, VA on September 21 & 22. It’s been decades since I showed pots at a festival, but this one is such a nice event that I couldn’t resist signing up. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Chapel Hill, NC workshop in August

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Nan Rothwell

I’m happy to announce a throwing workshop on August 10-11, 2019 workshop at Cely’s House in Chapel Hill, NC. We will focus on extending thrown forms beyond the circle. Projects will include multiple ways to alter thrown components into new … Continue reading →

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Spring/Summer Workshops

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Nan Rothwell

I just posted my 2019 workshop schedule on this website. I’ll teach a workshop at the Bay School in Mathews, VA; three at City Clay in Charlottesville, VA; and one in Chapel Hill, NC. There’s still a little space on … Continue reading →

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