Jar with Blue Bird by Nancy Briggs

This carved lidded jar is made of red earthenware clay and lined with a metallic black liner glaze. The rich, matte surface features green leaves that are accented with a white slip and layered underglazes. A cute little blue bird sits on top of the lid. Dimensions: 7.25” tall x 4" in diameter.   Handmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa. My wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich, colorful, matte surface. I also occasionally produce mid range stoneware pottery with carved surfaces in quiet glazes when I miss functional pottery making. I continue to work in clay because it has so many options. I can strive to perfect a form, a glaze, or a persons expression and features. I taught at the Des Moines Art Center for 29 years and now work full time in my personal studio in a renovated carriage house. I will also be teaching classes at the Ankeny Art Center. My inspirational me