Our Members' Work
JENNIFER CROHN
Jennifer Crohn
Jennifer Crohn is a ceramic artist and painter who loves the elemental qualities of clay. She makes handbuilt and wheel-thrown vessels and Judaica and glazes them in colors that can be found in nature. She thinks there’s something exciting about the arc from dirt to transcendence—the ability of the human hand to record a beautiful curve in mud, then subject it to an inferno that transforms it into something almost as definite as stone.
Karen Ellis Phillips
Karen Ellis Phillips
In my work with colored porcelain clay, I am inspired by the translucency of the material and the way the light reveals and interplays with the layers of color. I strive to create impressionistic imagery reminiscent of the work of Cezanne, Matisse, and Monet. When held up to the sunlight, the delicate translucency of the porcelain reveals many hidden layers.
My work consists mostly of things in nature—flowers, leaves, earth, water, and sky and has been featured at NCECA and various National and International Juried Shows.
Joanna Feldheim
RENEE FRANKEL
Renee Frankel
Renee is full time physician but finds her zen throwing clay on the wheel. She has been exploring large bowls with new exciting glaze techniques. She also loves making Raku vases and plans to Sagar fire this June her new pottery collection.
Suzi Gerace
KATE HETMAN
Kate Hetman
Kate Poland Hetman is currently a full-time visual arts teacher at Fort Lee High School. She has taught various levels of ceramics for more than 20 years, and has been making ceramic work since she was fifteen years old. Kate received her Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art degree from St. Olaf College, a Master’s of Education in Art Ed. from the University of St. Catherine, and a Master’s of Professional Studies in Humanistic and Multicultural Issues from SUNY New Paltz. Kate enjoys teaching clay as it allows her to try new methods and techniques of working with clay, as well as share her love of clay with others. Kate is a member of the NJ Potters’ Guild, Icehouse Pottery Co-op, and Hudson River Potters.
Her work has been exhibited and sold nationally.
Rie Kikkawa
Rie Kikkawa
Rie Kikkawa first started to work with clay in 2002 in her native Japan. Rie took a break from clay when she moved to the United States in 2007 pursuing higher education in the field of veterinary pathology.
In 2016 she started working with clay again. Rie then joined Icehouse and is working on perfecting her skills.
The Raku Pots of Felice Nathans
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Su Nottingham
Bobbie Vanata
Bobbie Vanata
I have been making pottery for 20 years. I wheel throw and also hand build my pottery. I have been an active member of the Pottery Guild of Northern New Jersey for over 15 years.
I love the creative challenge of making functional pottery with a twist.
I enjoy learning new techniques from Workshops, Research, and other wonderful potters.
This year I have been inspired by Images on Raku Pottery, Soda Fired Sculptures, and Art Deco Romance.