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Dave Huber
The pieces of pottery by Dave Huber use an ancient technique of firing, called Raku.
The origins of Raku date back to the 16th century, when after a natural disaster, potters attempted to quickly reproduce roof tiles. The practice later became associated with he Japanese Tea Ceremony, prized because it embodied the essence of
Wabi, meaning, seclusion, tranquility and unpretentiousness.
The process of Raku was brought to Western society in 1911 by Bernard Leach.
Employing the technique of quickly heating the pot, using tongs to remove the pot and place it in a reduction chamber, creates both subtle and spectacular results.
Due to the porous nature of the clay required to withstand the thermal shock of the process,
Raku pottery is not to be used with food but in a beautifully decorative manner.
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Marge Murphy
Each handcrafted piece is original and created from stoneware clay. Many pieces have been impressed with patterned designs or plants native to East Tennessee.
The firing process has been accomplished in an electric kiln with the final firing temperature reaching cone 6, making this pottery suitable for everyday use.
It is Marge's' intention that each piece fit easily into the lives of those who make them part of their home and create a connection between maker and user.
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