The Marks Project - A Marks Dictionary of American Studio Pottery, 1946 to Present

Kerry Chaplin

1952 Born Hartford, Wisconsin

1986 Died

EDUCATION

1972 BS Art, University of Wisconsin

APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES

Unknown Apprenticed with John Natale

BIOGRAPHY

Kerry Chaplin and her husband, John Natale, had studios in the 1970s and 1980s in Cross Plains, Wisconsin and later at their farm near Arena, Wisconsin. Kerry also sold her raku vessels and wall pieces at numerous art fairs and galleries in Wisconsin and around the United States. Kerry was a member of the Wisconsin ceramic community. She died in an automobile accident at age thirty-four.

Southern Highland Craft Guild

Typical Marks

1973-1986

Raku Pot

Materials: Local Clay
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze

Plate

Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze

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