Fired Earth Pottery opened in Appleton
in October, 1997. Rick McKinney is the potter, as well as the
owner of the studio and gallery. Rick specializes in high-fired
functional pottery. All the pottery is designed for use in the
home. It is lead-free, and microwave and dishwasher safe. Both
the fired clay, and the glazes, are waterproof. Rick welcomes
visitors to the studio, but please call ahead to
make sure he is there.
Fired Earth has an Annual
Christmas Sale and Open House which this year is on December 10th and 11th (Sat & Sun.) from Noon to 5 pm.
The open house features the stoneware and porcelain work of
Rick McKinney as well as the work of three other artists. Beth Wenger Johnstone will be featuring her unique and beautiful glass lampwork and silver jewelry, fabric artist Judy Treichel  will be introducing her unique wool designs. and Greg Bracken will have his beautiful pastel and oil paintings for sale, as well as his pet portraits. For details, please check the 'Events' page of the website.
Pottery
classes are offered at Fired Earth Pottery. The classes are
taught right in the studio, so students have full access to
the facilities of a professional pottery studio, including over 50 glazes, and a variety of kilns. Sessions
begin in early September, early January, and early March.
For more information, please check the section of the website
on classes, or call the pottery (920) 205-2701
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