If your curious as to what I have in stock, please contact me, a link will be found at CONTACT US on the website menu or email me: Pbarryceramics@gmail.com
Also you visit my ETSY Shop by clicking link on right side of the website.
If your curious as to what I have in stock, please contact me, a link will be found at CONTACT US on the website menu or email me: Pbarryceramics@gmail.com
Also you visit my ETSY Shop by clicking link on right side of the website.
EDUCATION:
1994 – 2002
Sharon Art Center
Sharon NH
2004
Phoenix Workshops
Gerry Williams
John Glick
2005
Worcester Center for Crafts
Aysha Peltz
2005
Sharon Art Center
Regis Brodie
2006
Phoenix Workshops
Gerry Williams
Elizabeth Macdonald
TEACHING POSITIONS
2004
Chelmsford Center of Art
Chelmsford Ma
2000 – 2004
Sharon Art Center
Sharon NH
2007 – 2008
Out on a Limb Pottery
Nashua NH
2009 – 2010
Pipeline Pottery
Nashua NH
EXHIBITS AND SHOWS
2006 -Present
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair – juried
Newbury NH
2010- Present
Merrimack Valley Artisans
Chelmsford MA
2007, 2009
State of Clay – Biennial Exhibit – juried
Lexington Art and Craft Society
Lexington, MA
2008
Women on Fire – Ceramic Exhibit
Chimera Gallery
Nashua, NH
2002 – 2009
Dunstable Artisans Show – juried
Groton, MA
2005
Sharon Art Center
57th Members Exhibition
Peterborough, NH
2005, 2007
Fitchburg Art Museum
Regional Art and Craft Exhibit
Fitchburg, Ma
2008, 2009
New Hampshire Potters Guild Show
Concord, NH
2005 – 2009
Festival of Crafts
Worcester Center for Crafts
Worcester, MA
I love working with clay, the possibilities are endless. My work reflects so much of my life….summers at the ocean, gardening, my love of animals and also a bit of whimsy. My home and studio are located in Townsend Massachusetts, where I enjoy my family, friends, and art.
Seeking creativity in my life. I decided I would become a potter….it should only take a few classes. Oh, was I wrong! I believe it took 8 weeks to simply center the clay on the potters wheel (actually it took a very long time). Frustrations aside, I was hooked. From the first pottery classes to where I am now, has been a very long road. Balancing a “hobby” with raising children, family, friends and life in the so-called real world was challenging….but no matter what, I always found time for clay.
For those familiar with my work, as well as those for whom it is new, this website will offer a changing selection of images and interesting stories concerning the direction that my work is taking, with upcoming exhibitions, and shows, and with events here at the studio. Please try to visit the studio and show room.
As a potter, I am always amazed to see how shapes and design evolve. I believe it is instinct, inspiration and openness to change which leads to great discovery. I am attracted to the bowl for its simplicity in shape, yet my decorating approach is complex. I find this an interesting, as I find it represents life.
I hope to express how exciting and fun working with clay can be. I have also discovered along the way, that one needs a sense of humor, and to not take yourself or your work to seriously. Pottery breaks, its the nature of the beast. It is very important to me that I enjoy the process of creating my work Most of all, it is important to remember, I became a potter because it is FUN.
AWARDS
Princeton Art Society 20th Anniversary Exhibit
1st Prize, Jurors Choice, 3D
Princeton, Mass
New Hampshire Woodworkers Guild
Collaboration with Peter Bloch
Lamp Creation
LNHC Fair, Newbury NH 2012.
SHOWS AND EXHIBITS
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair – Juried
Newbury, NH
2006 -present
Merrimack Valley Artisans -Juried
(formerly known as the Dunstable Artisans)
Chelmsford, MA
2002 – 2015
Worcester Center for Crafts – Juried
Annual Festival of Crafts
Worcester MA
2005 -2008
Fitchburg Art Museum – Juried
Fitchburg MA
Regional Art and Craft Exhibit 2005 ,2007,2011
Sharon Art Center
Peterborough, NH
57th Annual Members Exhibition 2005
State of Clay Exhibition – Juried
Lexingtion Art and Craft Society
Lexington, Ma 2007, 2009 , 2016
Holly Berry Craft Faire
Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg MA 2007, 2008,2009,2010
EDUCATION , COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Sharon Art Center
Sharon, NH
DeCordova Museum
Lincoln, MA
Phoenix Workshops hosted by Gerry Williams
John Glick 2004
Elizabeth MacDonald 2006
Dunbarton, NH
Aysha Peltz 2005
Worcester Center for Crafts
Worcester, MA
Regis Brodie 2005
Sharon Arts Center
Concord MA Totems and Toad Houses
Exeter NH Toad Houses
LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN
Concord NH Beach Stone Vessels
Nashua NH Totems, Toad Houses, Beach Stone Vessels