Marsha Owen

1954 Born Mississippi

2023 Died Raleigh, North Carolina

APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES

1984 – 1985 Resident potter, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1983 –   Full-Time studio potter

2011 – 2013 Pottery teacher, Claymakers, Durham, North Carolina

2013 –    Pottery teacher, Private Classes, Raleigh, North Carolina

BIOGRAPHY

Marsha Owen and her husband, Rick Moss, are known for functional, wheel-thrown stoneware and porcelain pottery including plates, teapots, and bowls. Most of the throwing is done by Owen while the surface techniques are executed by Moss. Surface techniques include various resist techniques, stamping, and sgraffito as well as the application of a variety of colored slips, stains, and underglazes. Owen established Marsha Owen Pottery in 1983. Rick Moss joined the studio practice later.