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

Frances and Herman Weeren

1919 Born Blount County, Tennessee

2012 Died Oakridge, Tennessee

EDUCATION

—University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1970's–2000's Professional Potter, Oakridge, Tennessee

Frances Skeen Weeren and her husband, Herman Weeren, are known for crystalline glazed porcelain vessels. Signature forms include wheel-thrown vases and bowls.

Earlier works include smaller wheel-thrown or hand built stoneware vessels. They focused on developing crystalline glazed work. Marc Hanson, an authority on crystalline glazes was an early influence. Working as a team, Frances created the vessel, while Herman continually developed and altered the crystalline glaze palette.

Public Collections

American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina