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Tom Prichard

Tom’s functional work is created in white stoneware. We create all of our own glazes. Most are fired to cone 5 electric. Tom also produces many “saw dust fired” vessels.

Artist Statement

“I continue to strive for pottery which is pleasing in both form and finish. Finished pottery should give the owner a sense that what they are holding is unique and a part of the soul of the artist is embedded in the clay and glaze.”

Oak Grove Pottery

Tom Prichard began his pottery experience in 1997 following his wife, Judy, taking ceramics courses at Indiana University/Purdue University in Ft. Wayne Indiana. Shortly after, they set up a pottery studio and began producing individual pieces and small production pottery sold at local shows and galleries.

Tom continued off and on with his pottery whenever time and his regular job would allow including his three year residence in Sydney Australia. While living in Australia, Tom participated in several pottery workshops.

Following his early retirement in May 2003, Judy and Tom spent the next two years constructing their studio and home. In October of 2006, Tom began working with Judy in Oak Grove Pottery full time. His early efforts focused on glaze formulation and glazing while Tom continued to develop new functional pottery designs on the wheel.

In addition to traditional glazed pottery, Tom has found a love in “saw dust fired” pottery. This primitive form of pottery results in pottery that is born from smoke and fire. Just as with snowflakes and people, no two will be exactly alike.

Oak Grove Potter studio and gallery is located on 26 acres of beautiful Brown County woodlands just 3.3 miles west of the stop light in downtown Nashville.

Oak Grove Pottery, located at 942 Oak Grove Road, Nashville, Indiana, is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 – 5. Other times by chance or appointment. If we’re home, we’re open!

Visit his website at http://www.oakgrovepottery.com/

A member of the Indiana Artisan Program

Upcoming Shows and Sales:

Awards and Recognition

Artful Dining Gala, Nov. 2008 - Best Winter Table
Artful Dining Gala, Nov. 2008 - Best Spring Table


Spring Blossom Arts Festival, May 2009 – 1st place Ceramics Booth

Indiana Artisan Program, June 2009 – Judy Prichard
Indiana Artisan Program, June 2009 - Tom Prichard

Village at Winona Art Fair – June 2009 – 5 Sponsor Purchase Awards

For Inquiries, please e-mail: info@localclay.net

Local Clay Potters' Guild is a cooperative organization that promotes individual artistic growth and promotes the artistic standing of Local Clay as a whole and contributes to the growth of interest in ceramic arts in Indiana

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