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Carl Spoto
Providence Pottery
Carl has been throwing clay for over 7 years and from the first moment of contact it has become a passion of His. A passion for creating pottery, drawing designs and ideas from naturally occurring beauty. Using the most basic of elements “clay” in particular stoneware clay, Carl incorporates both textures and inspiration from the great outdoors into his artwork. It could be anything from a dragonfly, a rock, the sun, a leaf or simply an acorn. Carl says, “I believe, this brings nature and art full circle.” His style of clay art and glazing is very unique for it flows and evolves continuously. Always wanting to be fresh and new, He introduces new pieces every season along with new or renewed glazes. The glazes used are not commercially manufactured. They are created in His studio from common elements found in nature as well and they are food safe. After glazing each piece it is fired to approximately 2200 degrees. That’s hot!! Commission work is welcome, but you can also find Him at numerous shows and art festivals throughout the year. Or if you can’t wait for an art festival, visit Him at His studio where you are always welcome. Look for and ask about Providence Pottery and Carl Spoto.
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