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Archie Johnson & Ruth Cohen - Mud and Fire Potters

Discovering the essence of "mud" in the early 1970's while being professional "suits" in NYC, has channeled us on a seemingly never-ending journey. Five years ago it brought us to the picturesque countryside of Little Meadows to set up a studio and build wood-fired kilns.

By now "Dante", our two-chamber Noborigama kiln, is a well-seasoned community kiln with students, friends and neighbors uniting to form stoking teams. "The Firefly", our new Boury Box kiln designed for two "vintage" potters, has yielded exciting results blending together the best of wood and gas firings.

This summer we realized another dream by hosting our first potters'
workshop with internationally renowned potter, Kevin Crowe. Next summer we hope to expand this new venture.

Our own work is in the forefront of all studio activities. Witnessing the progression of a chunk of clay as it moves through our fingers evolving into a bowl, vase or sculpture never ceases to mesmerize us.

Simplicity of form with roots in Asian, Western and Jamaican/African cultures, combined with shell markings continues to characterize most of our work. The lick of the flame blended with or without glaze and natural ash creates intriguing and distinctive surface textures and finishes. Striving for pieces with fresh vitality and charm, we hope using our pottery brings a small touch of warmth and beauty to everyday living.

On Monday of this year's tour, we will demonstrate various wheel-thrown forms including bottles, bowls and platters. Please visit us, tour our studio and check out "Dante" and "The Firefly".

Our studio is located on Bowbridge Road, just one mile east of Route 858. A large stone bearing our insignia is on our side of the road.

We can be contacted at (570) 623-3335 and mudandfirepotter@aol.com

At your leisure, please peruse our web site at www.mudandfirepotters.com

 









   




 

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