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Get to know: Katie Teesdale

February 17, 2017 By Morgan

Katie Teesdale joined the Coyote at the beginning of September as an Emerging Artist and spends time working in the gallery as well. You can find her in the studio or the gallery on most weekday afternoons and some weekends. Pop on by and say hello!

 

Katie Teesdale
Katie Teesdale

I’m originally from the west suburbs of Chicago, and I received a BFA with honors in Ceramics and a Teacher Education Program certificate from the University of Iowa. I have taught and supported various ceramic programs in the midwest and the east coast. Most recently, I was the Education Assistant for the Outreach program at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, PA. Some people have been known to call me something of a nomad.

I am driven to create work inspired by habits, rituals and shared interactions. In particular, I love to create families of pots, and I endeavor to make sure that each pot has a friend. Currently, I spend my mornings teaching ceramics and sculpture at Dassel-Cokato High School in Cokato, MN.

 

What’s your favorite pottery technique?

I absolutely adore creating pinch pottery! Sometimes I’ll throw in some coils, but I think that having the ability to show the mark of the maker on functional pieces is really special. There is also something pretty great about being able to sit in my window at the Clay Coyote and soak up the sun while I work.

 

Who are your pottery idols?

This has the potential to be a very long list! I have so many favorites. If I had to pick a top five…I would pick Tara Wilson, Didem Mert, Birdie Boone, Gwendolyn Yoppolo and Elizabeth Pechacek…Joyce Nagata has wonderful glazes! Oh, or Ingrid Bathe… Oops, that is way more than five!

 

When you’re not making pots and working in the Gallery, how do you like to spend your time?

Hm…making more pots? Outside of my mornings teaching, I love to play board games! My current favorite is Anomia. Other then that, I tend to be pretty quiet reading books and hanging out with friends.

 

Do you have a pet?

I have a very sweet, giant, Bernese Mountain Dog named Watson….Who unfortunately lives back in Chicago with my mom. He loves to watch golf on TV; they always say his nickname– Bubba Watson.

Katie's Dog Watson
Katie’s Dog Watson
Katie's Dog Watson
Katie’s Dog Watson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where’s your favorite vacation destination?

Anywhere where I can sit and read a book while my feet are in the water is perfect to me! But I also really just enjoy adventures and new experiences.

 

What book are you reading right now?

I have a life goal of reading a book a week! I just finished The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson, and I’m about to jump back into The Hare with the Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal. I’m always looking for good recommendations, so feel free to send them my way!

 

What’s your dessert of choice?

Depends on the time of year, but I have a terrible sweet tooth. A lot of the time I want ice cream, but sometimes I’m more in the mood for chocolate cake. I’ll be honest, I will literally never turn down a doughnut, they are my kryptonite.

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Meet Chris Singewald

February 15, 2017 By Morgan

Chris Singewald joined the Clay Coyote Team at the beginning of February. Chris will be working in the Gallery on some Thursdays and Fridays. Take a moment to meet Chris and next time you’re in make sure to say ‘hi’ and/or bring him red velvet cake. 

Chris Singewald headshotI was born in Waverly, Iowa, and received my Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Ceramics from the University of Northern Iowa in 2006. Since graduating, I was an apprentice for Internationally renowned ceramic artist Chris Gustin in South Dartmouth, MA.  In 2010, I received a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. From 2011 – 2013, I was a Resident Artist and Materials/Glaze Technician at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, MN, as well the Outreach and Studio Technician. Finally, I had the honor of being Outreach Manager at Northern Clay Center from April 2013 – January 2017; during this time, the Outreach program reached 10,000-14,000 people each year. I have extensive experience leading clay workshops with children and adults; I am passionate about bringing positive clay experiences to elementary students.

What’s your favorite pottery technique?

I create my wares with a potter’s wheel and continue to change the pieces after I get them off of the wheel. For the last year, I have been working on a standing treadle wheel, and I have to slow down and be more intentional with how I form pieces on the wheel.

Who are your pottery idols?

Pete Scherzer, S. C. Rolf, WIllem Gebben, Dan Finnegan, Bandana Pottery, Suze Lindsay, Kent McLaughlin, Robert Briscoe, Randy Johnston, Jan McKeachie Johnston, Doug Casebeer, and so many more. As I spent one year as an apprentice and two additional years wood firing with Gustin and his crew, I am always interested in seeing where Chris Gustin’s latest batch of work is going.

When you’re not making pots and working in the Gallery, how do you like to spend your time?

I am the Studio Manager for the Ceramics classes at Artistry in Bloomington, MN! I also like to play cribbage with my wife at Dangerous Man Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN, sometimes I catch live music all around the Twin Cities, and hang out with friends is always important.

Do you have a pet?

Yes! An orange cat named Meatball! He is the best!

Where’s your favorite vacation destination?

I am hoping to explore some of Minnesota’s wonderful National Parks this Summer and camp with my wife.

What book are you reading right now?

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

What’s your dessert of choice?

Too many to count…I have a terrible sweet tooth. I will go out of my way for red velvet cake or a good canolli.

Follow Chris on Instagram @christopherchrischris.

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