The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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EDUCATION
—BFA Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina
—Production Pottery Program, Haywood Community College, Clyde, North Carolina
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
—Studio Potter
Susan Balentine is known for a line of production pottery that is wheel-thrown and includes plates, mugs, bowls, goblets and oil lamps. Decorative techniques include wax resist to produce representations of the plants and flowers found in Western North Carolina. Balentine formulates her glazes and fires her work in a gas kiln.
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This research was supported by a Craft Research Fund Grant from the Center For Craft |
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American Museum of Ceramic Art |
Citation: "The Marks Project." Last modified June 13, 2019. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/balentine