GALLERY SHOP :: lEANNE ASH
LeAnne makes pottery that finds strength in its simplicity; reminiscent of a time when handmade pottery was meant to be used. Her work is set apart by quiet details such as undulating rims, layered surfaces, and soft directional changes.  
All of her pottery is made individually using the potter’s wheel and using various hand-building techniques, so no two pieces are exactly alike.  The pottery is made with stoneware clay that gives it an earthy appearance.  It is finished with layers of slip (liquid clay), decorative brushwork, and glaze which add up to a rich and varied surface.  The pottery is fired to 2300 degrees in a kiln.  Her pottery is microwave and dishwasher safe.  It is also great for the oven, but avoid thermal shock (breakage) by heating it up slowly.
Of her work, she says, “I have always had an interest in food, cooking, and culture, so it feels natural for me to make pottery. As a potter, there is no greater joy than eating at a table filled with good friends, good food, and great pots. Pottery elicits a strong human emotion triggered by beauty, memory and touch which can be very powerful. Although pottery can be very complex, I am drawn to the simplicity of its nature.”

LeAnne Ash
To purchase LeAnne Ash clay, please contact the Gallery Shop at 314.725.1177 x322 or by email.
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