Peggy Beck Evans (n饠Paver) is primarily known for wheel-thrown, functional wares using her own formulas of high-fire red and white stoneware clays and multi-color glazes. Evans' work is characterized by a variety of colors and textures.
Occasionally Evans made limited production runs produced in molds or over forms. Her limited production wares have elements of hand-finished work. Late in her career, Evans designed commission tiles and some sculptural objects.
Evans also made one-of-a-kind commission tablewares designed for specific clients. These production wares included double candle holders that could be combined create a variety of different arrangements; "pod dishes" designed for candy and condiments; "handies" little dishes that fit the hand; square bowls; tumblers; cigarette boxes and teacup and saucer sets. The saucers of the teacup sets are elongated to hold hors-d'oeuvres.
Evans organized the first ceramics course at Indiana University in 1949. She also taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for seven years (dates unknown).
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