Vermont Ceramic Artist
 Frogs doing the Twist |
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 Frog Pond |
roadkill impressionism | seastones | about my work | directions
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June 2007: After 30 years, ceramic artist Marion Waldo McChesney, the Pawlet Potter, has moved! The new studio is five miles from Pawlet Center toward Danby Four Corners on Lilly Hill Road, a dirt road with very little traffic.
McChesney has long been an advocate of "Reuse, Recycle, Renew" and her new space is a reflection of this. Built on an existing foundation with water/septic/electric already in place, many of its elements come from years of collecting "treasures": windows from the Pawlet fireman's auction, the antique front door from a yard sale, counters and sink from a local kitchen renovation, a beautiful faucet from RK Miles sidewalk sale, and windows and doors from alongside the road and occasionally in a dumpster. Some of her favorite pieces came from the Station restaurant renovation when it became Pascal's. "I love being surrounded by the bits of history all these pieces bring". |
 Black Coral |
 Black and White Series |
The new studio is a big open space with the showroom at the south end soaking up the sun from the huge window-wall. Visitors can browse and chat with McChesney while she works in the adjacent studio. Beautiful wall brackets, made by local iron craftsman Clint Eirmann, hold up the thick hundred-year-old plank shelves that were moved from the old studio.
"I had a lot of trepidation about moving. Three decades and countless visitors bring a very strong emotional attachment to a place, and my old studio was a special one indeed. What has surprised me is the inspiration I feel in the new space. And my feet will be a lot warmer too." She's now anxious to share this new space, and open her doors to old and new friends alike. |
"I expect my work will change in this very different setting - just how, remains to be seen." My working studio is open to the public. I do encourage people to visit. I expect to be there a lot, however I recommend calling first. I thoroughly enjoy sharing the space and the process with visitors - a mini education and a look behind the scenes! My studio is open by chance or appointment. |
 Sculptural Pieces in Porcelain |
The Hands Series
Small porcelain pots with hands ranging in size from 2 to 5 inches
 "Live Long & Prosper", "I Love You", "& Couple" |
 "Gift From the Sea", "Pregnant", "Parent & Child" |
 Part of a Black and White Series |
 Sage Green Grouping with Landscape Plate |
roadkill impressionism |
seastones |
about my work |
directions
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Info@MarionWaldoMcChesney.com |
Visit our friends nearby: Lee McChesney, Real Estate Barn Restaurant Backroad Discovery Bob Gasperetti Furniture Maker Indian Hill Gallery Judy Lake Lampshades Flower Brook Pottery William Laberge Cabinetmaker |
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