{"product_id":"bowl-with-irises-by-nancy-briggs","title":"Bowl with Irises by Nancy Briggs","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bowl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis made of white stoneware clay. Black underglaze is applied to the unfired ware, then light carving (sgrafitto) reveals the white clay.  The piece is then bisque fired and a colored transparent glass is applied and then the piece is fired to cone 6. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4” tall x 8.5” in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich, colorful, matte surface. I also occasionally produce mid range stoneware pottery with carved surfaces in quiet glazes when I miss functional pottery making. I continue to work in clay because it has so many options. I can strive to perfect a form, a glaze, or a persons expression and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI taught at the Des Moines Art Center for 29 years and now work full time in my personal studio in a renovated carriage house. I will also be teaching classes at the Ankeny Art Center. My inspirational message for students is \"you can do this!”.  My message in my work is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been a potter for over 40 years and also draw plant forms in pastel and garden. I guess I just like dirt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Nancy's work\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Briggs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67876269326584,"sku":"pmc1793119114338","price":73.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2954\/9560\/files\/bowl-with-irises-by-nancy-briggs_1.jpg?v=1793119118","url":"https:\/\/opalcalfmachine.shop\/products\/bowl-with-irises-by-nancy-briggs","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}