Wood Fired Works:

Wall Sculptures

“Fire Escape”

These wall sculptures began as thrown forms that were combined & altered.

They are 21-25 inches long.

$250 each

Wood Fired Pieces:

Sculptural Vases

10-15 inches tall, $75-125 each.

Wood Fired Pieces:

Bottles & Vases

8-12 inches tall, $50-75 each.

Porcelain:

Everyday, Functional Items

Refillable Soap Dispenser $40

Pitcher

$75

Driftwood Series:

Functional clay forms with handles made from driftwood. * Please note, these are hand wash only. I collected driftwood mainly along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, especially in Corolla & Oak Island.

$75 each.

PMC - Jewelry

PMC Stands for Precious Metal Clay.

This wonderful material is actually metal;

I use the silver formula. It is soft and pliable like clay (hence the name) until it is fired. Once fired, the organic binders burn out, and you are left with silver. I use a formula that is 96% silver, which is slightly more silver than sterling. All findings are sterling. To learn more about PMC & this formula, click here: PMC

Earrings: $75

Laura Chatterson

Ceramic Artist & Teacher

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Education

Hood College

Master of Arts, Ceramic Arts

Completion: Dec. 2023

University of Virginia

Master of Education, Reading Specialist

Graduation: Dec. 2011

Graduation: May, 1996

Bachelor of Science, Art

Teaching Certification, Art PK-12

James Madison University

Profile

I am a dedicated artist & ceramics teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. I facilitated the development of the ceramics program at Western Albemarle High School, and helped plan classroom renovations to create a functional ceramics studio that now serves 200 students. I am also the Fine Arts Department Chair for the school, and I plan & organize multiple visual arts shows for students in visual arts at our school of 1,200 students. I have my own studio at home, and create pottery, sculptures, jewelry, and work in my journal as much as I can.

Work Experience

August 1996-Present

Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, VA

Ceramics & Art Teacher

I teach ceramics full-time, and the classes are so popular that another teacher shares the room with me & teaches 2 additional sections. We have 200 students taking ceramics at our school.

Hood College - Masters Show 11/2023

Wood Firing at Tye River Pottery

Reach out if you have questions or are interested in purchasing my work.

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