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On the way back to Chicago, I stopped at Hannibal, Missouri to take in some of the art there. I made sure to stop at Ayers Pottery which sells beautiful work, both functional and nonfunctional.
I was surprised that Fred, a production potter at Ayers, remembered me from my visit a few years ago. Fred is one of the nicest, easy going guys you could meet. He cordially showed us around the studio, introducing us to Steve Avery’s newly fired work, and he also let me throw on his wheel!
Everyone you meet has a message for you from the universe and Fred was no different. We chatted about how production pottery is the “bread and butter” component of a pottery business. His efficient, yet skillfull execution of pieces make up the bulk of the sales while the large work demonstrates the thought placed new forms. Our talk underscored the symbiotic relationship between production pottery and patient innovation.
It will be good to visit with him again next year!