In 1978 Greg Felando and John Greiser established Arcanum Ranch Pottery in the rugged redwood forest of California's Lost Coast Region not far from the small communities of Whitethorn and Shelter Cove. The potters began with a large, two chambered wood burning kiln they designed and built themselves. Using 1.5 cords of scrap redwood for each firing they produced many beautiful and unique pieces. In 1986 with the supply of scrap wood becoming scarce, they built a propane fired kiln from a kit which they still use today for oxidation firings. In 1997 they added a second, professionally built gas kiln which is used primarily for reduction firings.
Over the years Greg and John have developed many beautiful glazes and pottery forms. Take time to enjoy the many pottery pictures in this web site. You will also find the complete story of how these two professional men left their jobs in Los Angeles for an uncertain crafter's future in the wilds of northern California.
