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.

During this period he adapted the pottery firing technique developed in the middle ages which involved pouring salt into the. A folk legend of the ilk of paul bunyan and tom sawyer don reitz is highly regarded for his ceramic work. He was a teacher of ceramic art at the university of wisconsin madison from 1962 until 1988. 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.

Life changed for the potter artist and teacher when he discovered and revived a neglected technique of salt firing that yields unpredictable surface textures and unexpected colors. Send me exclusive offers unique gift ideas and personalized tips for shopping and selling on etsy. 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.

The most common don reitz pottery material is ceramic. Carrying the legacy of don reitz and the ceramic community into the future. The apparent cause was heart failure said leatrice eagle a longtime. See more ideas about pottery ceramics wood kiln.

In 1981 he was named one of the top twelve world s greatest living potters by ceramics monthly readers. There are 9 don reitz pottery for sale on etsy and they cost 228 28 on average.