I spent the day today with Mark Williams at the open studio at Blue Star Pottery in South Haven Mi. He was kind enough to allow me to work in his studio all day while we gave demos and talked with visitors. He started the day by opening his large car kiln which was filled and a great sight for everyone who stopped by. He demonstrated his technique he uses for stretching textured bowls, large pitcher and vase forms. I was able to throw for most of the day while answering questions about the way mark and I both make pots, while also taking breaks to study all the different pottery he had.
The open studio will be going on tomorrow as well so if you happen to be close enough to this part of south west michigan come by from 10-6 to see what he’s been working on.
Blue Star Pottery
337 Blue Star Memorial Hwy, South Haven, MI