Nancy Redman Pottery -

One of a kind original pottery made locally by Wake Forest Artist, Nancy Redman.

   You'll find a unique selection of useful, tasteful, and artful handmade pottery by Nancy Redman, local Wake Forest potter and artist.



*Located in the Cotton Company Gallery*

   My interest in clay began in California in 1965 when I spent the weekend watching a group of potters do a demonstration at our local arts and crafts center. I was enthralled and said to myself, "I want to do that."  I've been potting ever since. Throughout high school and college I took whatever courses were available, studying with various teachers, most notably, Philip Cornelius at Pasadena City College and Conrad Weiser at the Craft Center at North Carolina State. Mostly I practiced on my own to improve my skills.
   In 1970 I set up my first studio in Raleigh and started showing and selling my work at local galleries and outdoor shows.

   In 1979 I moved to Knightdale where I have maintained a working studio to the present. Most of my work is "thrown" on the wheel. I love making bowls and pots that function well over time. It is a great compliment to me when customers say how much they enjoy using one of my pieces. I am also interested in surface decoration, using stains, slips, and glazes applied in layers. The real magic is when the firing melts the glazes together and we come up with a beautiful glaze painting.  I find my inspiration in nature: animals, plants, and people.  I like using a lot of color in my decorations. I also do figurative sculpture, birds seem to be a recurring theme.