As our family grew, my shop became the creative space where there was always room for work, play, and life; producing for gallery-partners and shows.
I made my first pot, as a 10 year old, tagging along to my Mom’s art class. It was the beginning of a love affair with creating.
My first shop in the 1970’s was a corner in a local greenhouse, throwing pots, tying macrame hangers, and making customized bowls for local restaurants.
I hand-build now. There is a rhythm to hand-built pottery that is unique from the quickness and repetition of wheel thrown pots. Its a slower process of multiple touches, giving way to more intimate creation. I think of hand-built pottery as a kind of prayer, a ballad, a long caress, a night-long talk; building patiently until the finish.
Clay in my hands is this remarkable, beautiful connection. And, I have been blessed with the ability to see the world in certain shapes and colors.
So, with those two as a start, I get to make the stuff that I see in my head.
As an artist, it is your calling to bring to life that creation that only you are seeing. And, when you've done that, you have for the whole world, filled that empty space of doing nothing.
-Dave Templin
About the Pots
My pots are hand-built from slab and coil. I use a variety of stoneware clays. All pots are fired twice. Fully glazed pieces are watertight, oven & microwave safe for food service. I leave the inside bottom of planters unglazed and include holes for drainage.
Custom Requests
Please let me know if you have special needs or requests. I have done a number of projects in the past and welcome the opportunity to work with you. Let’s see what we can create together.
