Artists
Mentors, peers, and studio members.
Visiting Artist Brett Crawford
Ellen introduces her friend and fellow ceramicist Brett Crawford, who will visit Studio Nadeau as a guest artist to demonstrate techniques for tall pots and bottles.
Ruth Duckworth
Ellen remembers renowned sculptor Ruth Duckworth and the tight-knit Chicago artist community that shaped her own early career.
Val Cushing: A Master of Ceramic Glazes and Form
Ellen recalls studying under legendary ceramics educator Val Cushing at Alfred University and reflects on his enduring influence on glaze chemistry and studio pottery.
Wayne Higby: A Master of Ceramic Art
Ellen recalls how discovering Wayne Higby's landscape-inspired ceramics as a young student at CU helped shape her own visual vocabulary as an artist.
Betty Woodman
Ellen shares personal memories of Betty Woodman and traces her path from a young BFA student in Boulder to internationally celebrated ceramic artist.
Member Highlight
Studio member Bob Gonzales talks about how his wife got him into pottery, the mentors who shaped his craft, and what he loves most about making functional ware.
Member Highlight
A studio member spotlight on Steve Becker, whose nature-inspired stoneware and raku pieces are now on view at a Colorado Springs gallery.
Visiting Artist Deborah Hager
Ellen welcomes visiting ceramic artist Deb Hager to teach a sgraffito and underglaze class inspired by nature, in October 2023.
Visiting Ceramic Artist Michael Lemke
Ellen announces a one-day porcelain workshop with visiting artist Michael Lemke of the University of Colorado, Greeley.