John Chalke RCA
John Chalke is known for functional and sculptural wheel thrown, hand built, and press molded stoneware. He also worked in earthenware, porcelain, and Egyptian paste, and is best known for plates and ...
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John Chalke is known for functional and sculptural wheel thrown, hand built, and press molded stoneware. He also worked in earthenware, porcelain, and Egyptian paste, and is best known for plates and wall plaques. Chalke fired electric, wood, soda, and salt kilns.
An established potter in England, Chalke emigrated to Alberta, Canada in 1968.. Between 1984 and 1986, he worked independently in the United States researching glazes.
Chalke was married to the ceramic artist Barbara Tipton, with whom he ran Wild Rose Pottery.
Chalke said ?Japanese pottery from the Momoyama period (1573-1615) has always been the strongest influence on my work.?[1]
[1]Davis, Spencer L. (Acting Ed.). ?John Chalke.? Ceramics Monthly 29, no.10 (Dec. 1981.)"
- Apprenticeships & Residencies
- Primary Work Experience
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Potter
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- Public Collections
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The Alberta Foundation of the Arts, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Aukland Art Museum, Aukland, New Zealand
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario
Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau, Canada
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK
Winnipeg Art Gallery. Winnipeg, Canada
- Bibliography
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Butler, Ruth (Ed.). “John Chalke and Jacquelyn Rice.” Ceramics Monthly 45, no. 2 (Feb. 1997).
Chalke, John, and Ann Mortimer. The Canadian Connection (audio visual).
Chalke, John. “Comment: The Only Thing I’d Change.” Ceramics Monthly 32, no.2 (Feb. 1984).
Chalke, John. Portfolio: Surface Thoughts.” Ceramics Monthly 40, no. 10 (Dec. 1992).
Davis, Spencer L. (Acting Ed.). “John Chalke.” Ceramics Monthly 29, no.10 (Dec. 1981).
Hodge, Gillian. “John Chalke: Canadian Potter.” Ceramics Monthly 23, no. 3 (March 1975).
Hunt, William C. (Ed.). John Chalke: Throwing on the Radio.” Ceramics Monthly 38, no. 9 (Nov. 1990).
- CV or Resume
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McGee, Donna
- Website(s)
Citation: McGee, Donna John Chalke RCA, "The Marks Project."
Last modified April 29, 2026. https://www.themarksproject.org/artists/john-chalke-rca
Objects
Collections
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Pomona, California
