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Charlie Lisk Charles Lisk's role in carrying on the pottery tradition of the Catawba Valley Region is noteworthy. He was the first potter to make a conscious decision to continue in the footsteps of potters like Burlon Craig, whose methods were similar to the 19th century potters of the area. He has taken the art to a new level and introduced his own variations of swirlware, sanke and face jugs, and he also makes an assortment of utilitarian ware in alkaline and cobalt glazes. After graduation from Appalachian State in 1975, Charlie returned home to Moore County where his great, great grandfather had been a potter. He began his career working at Pinehurst Pottery and was soon making tableware finished with the traditional Seagrove glazes. In 1981, he and his wife, Nancy, moved to Catawba County where she had accepted a job. While continuing to make pottery in his gas kiln, he became very interested in a nearby potter, Burlon Craig, whose techniques of wood firing, akaline glazes, and creation of "swirl" pottery enchanted Lisk. Finally, in 1985, Charlie built his own groundhog kiln, similar to the one used by Burlon Craig. |
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Face Jug Pitcher wood-fired stoneware size: 11" $360 (SOLD) view larger image in new window ask me about "Face Jug Pitcher" |
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Face Jug Pitcher wood-fired stoneware size: 11" $360 (SOLD) view larger image in new window ask me about "Face Jug Pitcher" |
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Face Jug Pitcher wood-fired stoneware size: 11" $360 (sold) view larger image in new window ask me about "Face Jug Pitcher" |
