Functional and decorative pottery in terra cotta and stoneware
Tom began his pottery experience in 1997 following Judy taking her ceramics courses in Ft. Wayne. Shortly after, they set up a pottery studio and began producing individual pieces and small production pottery sold at local shows and galleries.
Tom continued off and on with his pottery whenever time and his regular job would allow, including his three-year residence in Sydney, Australia. While there, Tom participated in several pottery workshops. After the completion of their studio and home in October of 2006, Tom began working with Judy in Oak Grove Pottery full time. His early efforts focused on glaze formulation and glazing while he continued to develop new functional pottery designs on the wheel.
In addition to traditional glazed stoneware pottery, Tom has found a love in “sawdust-fired” pottery. This primitive method results in pottery that is born from smoke and fire. Just as snowflakes and people, no two will be exactly alike.
This year we have developed a new line of clay and glazes. We have a satin finish pecan, moss green and night blue on our newly developed terra cotta stoneware clay. Still available are our indigo bunting blue, butterscotch and our spring acorn and basket birdhouses.
Artist Statement:
“I continue to strive for pottery which is pleasing in both form and finish. Finished pottery should give the owner a sense that what they are holding is unique and a part of the soul of the artist is embedded in the clay and glaze.” |
Oak Grove Pottery Studio and Gallery is located on 26 acres of beautiful Brown County woodlands,
just 3.3 miles west of the stop light in downtown Nashville. Take
Main St. west from town (becomes Helmsburg Rd.) and travel 1.5 miles to
Oak Grove Road. Turn left on Oak Grove Road and travel .5 miles as the
road makes a “Y” and continues across the small bridge onto gravel. Stay
on Oak Grove Road for another mile (curve around to the left) until you
see the Studio sign on the right.
Oak Grove Pottery is also available at Brown County Craft Gallery, 58 E. Main St., Nashville;
Ferrer Gallery, 61 W. Main St, 2nd floor, Nashville,
and Columbus Visitors Center, Columbus, Indiana.
Regular hours April through Dec. Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Other times open by appointment or chance
If we’re home, we’re open!!
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