Alan Higinbotham
My emphasis has always been wheelthrown, high-fired pottery. In that, I love to push the edges of size and creativity. Whether the pieces are traditional or eclectic, they remain handmade pottery meant to enrich.
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Having studied in Japan in the 1980's and been a professional potter for 40+ years, I have specialized in clay-making, glaze chemistry, kiln-design, and wood-fire.
About my Process
This pottery is meant for everyday use--it is lead-free, dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe. It is thrown on the wheel from a porcelain clay body.
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I then carve, shape and overlay clay, incising detail work on the surface of individual pieces. Teapots, large wall platters, serving bowls, custom sink & tile, and dinnerware settings are a few of my favorite pieces.
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By specializing in my own glaze chemistry, I balance the effects of heat, time and oxygen to produce vibrant copper red and time-honored celadon green glazes. A reduction (oxygen-starved) high-firing to 2350 degrees F for nearly nine hours in a gas kiln completes the clay cycle.
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I hope to add color and richness to daily life.