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In 1976 a small group of potters in southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley got together to share ideas, experiences, and pot luck dinners. Today Clayfolk is organized as a non-profit educational organization and has a membership of over 135 potters mostly from southern Oregon, but including other parts of Oregon and northern California. The range of styles, artistic vision and experience is broad, ranging from hobbyist to professional and from sculptor to functional potter. All enjoy sharing their fascination with clay!
The major funding for the group’s educational endeavors comes from the annual Clayfolk Pottery Show and Sale (November 19 – 21, 2010). Clayfolk purchases books about ceramics for our local library system, offers a time and place for glaze study, sponsors workshops with knowledgeable ceramic artists, supports the Empty Bowls project to help local hunger programs and awards an annual Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship which honors one of Clayfolk’s founding members by assisting students of the ceramic arts.
The Pottery Show and Sale will feature ceramic works by over 60 artists, including dinnerware, jewelry, tiles, fountains, sculptures and more. Live pottery-making demonstrations and hands-on activities for the whole family. Check out the Clayfolk’s member gallery for a better idea of the high quality of these varied artists.
Live entertainment Friday night, November 19, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Medford Armory, 1701 S Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR.
Photos copywrited by Clayfolk – Southern Oregon Potter’s Association, PO Box 274, Talent OR 97540
Why does southern Oregon seem to birth genius? John Dodero’s ceramic creations glow with simple brilliance. Simply genius. Once you’ve seen one of his pieces, you will never forget its image. The vibrancy of the colors he uses. His novel incorporation of a raku-style firing technique. His clever fusion of Asian and southwest Native American influences.
You are immediately attracted to John’s art but it is his personality that’s the real show-stopper. John reveals, “If you are looking for a potter with a fancy pedigree or letters after their name, I am not your guy. I am mainly self-taught, flunked every art class I took in school and am probably unteachable.” Ah, John, you give the rest of us hope!
Since 1977, Dodero has evolved a ceramic style like no other. His working studio in Jacksonville, Oregon–a small township in southern Oregon–is sort of “east meets west” and his pottery reflects that synthesis. Successfully marrying these two styles creates art pieces that fit seamlessly into almost any decorating style.
Enter his website but be forewarned, you’re going to fall in love with his designs….Indulge yourself by ordering his creations on-line
All images are copyrighted by John Dodero and Dodero Studio Ceramics
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