Since 1979 Gregory Felando and John Greiser have
produced an extensive variety of fine porcelain and stoneware pottery.
Beginning with a wood fired kiln of their own design they created many
beautiful works that carried the flashing of flame and ash. In 1986 with
scrap redwood in short supply they switched to a smaller propane fired kiln
maintaining the reduction firing schedule that produced the rich reds, greens,
yellows, blues and many other colors. In 1997 a second, professionally built propane kiln was purchased for primarily reduction firings. The two partners use only glazes that
they themselves mix and grind in the studio. In this way they can control
what ingredients are used (no lead or cadmium is ever used), and achieve
colors and glaze effects that commercial porducts cannot match. They have
been able to reproduce many of the exquisite glaze colors of the classic
Chinese tradition such as mirror black (see bowl above),
ox blood or sang de
boeuf, crackle glaze, emerald green, cobalt blue,
and others. They also have developed a rich high-fire
yellow and many unique glaze combinations.
All of the ware is fired to cone 10 or 2300 deg. F so that it is fully
vitrified and strong.
The studio is located in the redwood country of
northern Mendocino county (map) in a scenic area called
the Lost Coast. Only three miles from the Pacific Ocean, the studio is close
to three campgrounds including the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, as well as
the King Range National Recreational Area and the charming coastal community
of Shelter Cove. Ocean fishing and hiking opportunities are superb. The
studio is open every weekend for tours and sales. Week days it is best to
call ahead to make sure the potters are there. Next time you are in Northern
California why not give Greg and John a visit and enjoy the natural wonders
of California's Lost Coast? Perhaps you will learn the mystery of Arcanum
Ranch Pottery.
If you are planning a visit to our area, write or E mail us and
we'll send you a map and brochure.
Arcanum Ranch Pottery: 12500 Briceland Rd.,
Whitethorn CA 95589
Phone: (707) 986-7236 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, E Mail:
arcanum@humboldt.net
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