Emily Brown: The Art of Pottery

Emily Brown: The Art of Pottery

  Making pottery is a multi-step process that consists of throwing, trimming, bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing.  I begin by weighing out a piece of clay and wedging it to remove air bubbles and get the spiral process going.  I then center the ball of clay...
Emily Brown: Holiday Pottery Sale!

Emily Brown: Holiday Pottery Sale!

During these short winter days I am enjoying the nice light in my cozy studio where I am still busy making pieces for my Holiday Pottery Sale on Sunday December 18th from 10 – 4.  I loved meeting you all in October!  If you are in the area, please come visit me...
Emily Brown: Glaze Techniques

Emily Brown: Glaze Techniques

  The uniqueness of my pottery is due in part to my glaze techniques.  I have been experimenting with layering different glazes and oxides to see how they interact on the pot.  I use a combination of application techniques that include spraying, brushing,...
Emily Brown: Letting Go

Emily Brown: Letting Go

I took my first pottery class in college in the early 1980’s.  I sat at my wheel as my instructor talked me through throwing a cylinder. It was a challenge; my pot was small, misshapen, and had taken me an hour to make. And it was precious to me. He then told me to...
Emily Brown

Emily Brown

Emily Brown Ceramist Brown E_porcelain serving bowl with cobalt Brown E_stoneware bottle with copper oxide Brown.E.-porcelain vase CascadePorcelain with glazes and cobalt oxide MountainStoneware with glazes and copper oxide Stoneware vase with copper oxideStoneware...