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Liz
Saslaw York
Hill Pottery Lincoln
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A Poughkeepsie, New York native, Elizabeth Saslaw
was drawn to crafts at a young age. She discovered ceramics at the University
of Vermont where she majored in art history. She was attracted by the rhythms
and cycles of throwing, glazing and firing. Liz founded York Hill Pottery in Lincoln, Vermont
in 1979 and was joined in 1990 by Susan Kuehnl. Susan attended the
Philadelphia College of Art, where she studied ceramics, sculpture and
painting. Prior to 1990, they worked individually, but shared studio space in
Bristol. In the York Hill studio, Liz does all the wheel
throwing, trimming, kiln firing and marketing. Susan glazes the pots, applies the brushwork and loads the two
electric kilns. “Working together
brings out the best in our individual talents,” Liz says. “We are inspired by
the humor we share, and the dogs who loll about us as we work.” |
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Their stoneware pottery is both decorative and
functional. It is designed for every day use and may go in the oven,
microwave, and dishwasher. “I love the beauty and functionality of stoneware
in addition to its sturdiness. It is perfect for embellishment,” Liz
explains. “The shapes and colors of my pottery echo what I see in the gardens
and woods around my house in Lincoln.” To learn more about York Hill Pottery,
visit her Web site at www.yorkhillpottery.com Liz’s pottery was Featured at Art on Main
in April, 2005. |
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