Don Reitz Ceramics

Don reitz 1929 2014 was one of the most virtuosic throwers the field has ever seen the foremost leader of the workshop circuit a charismatic educator and man of exceptional warmth kindness and generosity.

Don reitz ceramics.

Donald lester reitz november 7 1929 march 19 2014 was an american ceramic artist recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in united states. Aug 11 2018 potter and his work. Don reitz an internationally renowned artist in dirt and salt died on march 19 at his home in clarkdale ariz he was 84. Carrying the legacy of don reitz and the ceramic community into the future.

Clay fire salt and wood a touring exhibition of 2005 said in an interview on friday. See more ideas about pottery ceramics wood kiln. Includes a list of galleries showing and selling work by the artist a section on the scope of his work a partial list of collections all over the world with his work represented and a schedule of when his work will be on exhibition. He was a teacher of ceramic art at the university of wisconsin madison from 1962 until 1988.

There are 9 don reitz pottery for sale on etsy and they cost 228 28 on average. The apparent cause was heart failure said leatrice eagle a longtime. Reitz s style was characterized by a kind of tension between a respect for classical pottery form and a really kind of brash impetuous approach to working with wet clay jody clowes the curator of don reitz. The most common don reitz pottery material is ceramic.

Send me exclusive offers unique gift ideas and personalized tips for shopping and selling on etsy. A folk legend of the ilk of paul bunyan and tom sawyer don reitz is highly regarded for his ceramic work.