Alan Higinbotham

Alan Higinbotham Pottery

 

Member profile details

First name
Alan
Last name
Higinbotham
Business Name
Alan Higinbotham Pottery
Profile Picture
City
Albany
State
OR
Public Studio Phone
541 979-6242, 541-928-5220
Public Email Address
Oregonpotters.org Email Address
Secondary Email Address
 

Art Work Description

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Firing Methods
  • Gas
  • Reduction
  • High-Fire
Types of Clay Used
  • Porcelain
Forming Methods and Techniques
  • Wheel Thrown
  • Carved
Finishing Methods and Techniques
  • Dip or Poured Glazes
Forms Types
  • Plates
  • Serving Platters
  • Cups
  • Tumbler
  • Coffee Mugs
  • Tea Bowls
  • Stein
  • Vase
  • Flower Vases
  • Decorative Vases
  • Bud Vase
  • Bottles
  • Cylinders
  • Bowls
  • Soup Bowls
  • Serving Bowls
  • Vessel
Artwork Description
  • Functional
  • Non-Functional
  • Tiles
  • Garden
  • Vessel
  • Organic
  • Modern
  • Traditional
  • Bright
  • Earthy
Artist Statement
My work is wheelthrown porcelain clay. Time spent in Japan apprenticing influences my work, as seen in Ikebana vessels, sake and tea settings. I enjoy making work that ranges from eclectic wall platters, teapots to dinnerware and custom sinks. My hope is to add color and richness to daily life. I reduction high-fire to 2350 degrees F. for vibrant Copper Reds and time-honored Celadon Greens glazes.
Biography
I began throwing pottery as a main focus in 1975 as a 15 year old high school student with Dennis Staats of Corvallis. From there it continued forward through college and later to an intensive apprenticeship in Bizen, Japan, and life as a full-time professional artist.
 

Clay Educators

Educator Type
  • College or University
  • Retired Educator
  • Former Educator
Name of Institution or Studio
Oregon State University Craft Center

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