WHAT'S HAPPENING

Kate Waltman throwing a bowl on Historic Camden’s Staffordshire style wheel with the help of fellow potter Mike Stumbras. This workshop was part of the our December 2021 Symposium on Carolina Wood-fired Staffordshire Pottery 1765-1821

Mike Stumbras: Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Mike is developing an international reputation as a creative ceramic artisan whose work is inspired by 18th and 19th century European production ware.

Kate Waltman: Is developing a strong international following for her interpretation of the traditional vessel; made from wild Carolina clay that is boldly carved with organic patterns inspired by flora around her studio and property. All her work is single fired in a large wood-burning kiln