365: Mark Shapiro on 19th-century potter Thomas Commeraw

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Mark Shapiro. He is a noted potter and author of
ceramic history based in western Massachusetts. In this interview
we focus on his research into Thomas Commeraw, one of the most
important potters working in New York City in the early 1800’s.
We discuss the iconic Oyster jars that are attributed to his
studio, his political and religious life within the African
American community, and his participation in a tumultuous
colonial project in Sierra Leonne. For more information visit
www.stonepoolpottery.com. To read an example of Mark's previous
research check out his book on Karen Karnes, A Chosen Path, which
was published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2010.


 


On today’s Amaco Community Corkboard we have Savannah Clay
Community’s SIP cup show. Artists are invited to submit up to
three drinking vessels to be juried by Renee Lopresti for their
annual cup show. This year’s exhibition is taking place
all-online and the deadline for submissions is midnight EST on
March 31st, 2021. For more information visit
www.savannahclaycommunity.com.


 


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