Tag Archives: Nancy Gallagher Pottery

Musings on Mud, Mentors and Moving On

Posted on May 22, 2013 by NancyG

Last Monday evening, I had the honor to be a part of Bill van Gilder’s last class at Frederick Pottery School. I had met Bill almost four years prior at one of his functional pottery workshops he was conducting here … Continue reading →

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Screen Printed Graphic Transfers on Clay

Posted on March 9, 2013 by NancyG

Once upon a time, I started out as a graphic designer. In the dark ages. Really. Meaning; I cut amberlith, rubylith (my spellcheck doesn’t even RECOGNIZE these words) and frisket very expertly with a swivel xacto knife until I could … Continue reading →

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Teapot and Yunomi Workshop with Jeff Oestreich

Posted on January 22, 2013 by NancyG

I’ve spent the last four days, driving back and forth to Baltimore Clayworks, to take their latest workshop featuring Jeff Oestreich. I can get to Clayworks in about 45 minutes, barring traffic, and so it was almost a ‘backyard workshop’ … Continue reading →

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New Studio Open House – December 8th and 9th!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by NancyG

Well, I’ve been busy in the new studio now for about 6 weeks and now that there’s heat, water and POTS, it’s time to invite folks in! I’m really excited to announce my first every Holiday Studio Sale and Tour! … Continue reading →

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New Studio on the Way!

Posted on August 26, 2012 by NancyG

I haven’t had much time to update the blog at all this Summer, but my big news is, a new studio is underway for the pottery! For those who have actually seen the small space I have to work with … Continue reading →

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Trash Can Firing – And Now the Rest of the Story

Posted on June 3, 2012 by NancyG

To begin, this is not a ‘How-To’ guide on barrel firing. It is more of a ‘Let’s Try This and See What Happens’ story. Some of you reading this blog may have alternate, and, perhaps even better methods you use … Continue reading →

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Walter Keeler Workshop at Archie Bray

Posted on March 23, 2012 by NancyG

Just wanted to post some photos here of the workshop I just came from out in Montana at The Archie Bray Foundation. I found out this past Summer while visiting Wally’s studio in Wales, that he was planning on attending … Continue reading →

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First Pots from the Gas Kiln

Posted on March 6, 2012 by NancyG

While I can’t really say this was my first firing, these are my first pots I’ve ever had fired in the gas kiln. I should get to help fire the kiln (ie. learn) some time at the end of March, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Sgraffito Tools Revisited

Posted on February 9, 2012 by NancyG

Some of you may remember my blog post on the ‘tape measure’ tools, I did a while back, well, these are another type of sgraffito tool easily made and cheaply made, from things right around your studio. Last week, knowing … Continue reading →

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Shows, Loose Ends and The Republic of Moldova

Posted on February 24, 2011 by NancyG

Finishing up some thrown pieces today in the studio. I’ve had pieces to trim, engobe to carve and a bowl that was awaiting a scalpel. Following are some photos of bits and pieces of pots I was finishing today. These … Continue reading →

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