Vessels

USA, 1900
Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Dane Cloutier Archive
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Susan Peterson

Susan Peterson is known for high fire reduction stoneware functional wares made of natural clays with engobe surface decoration and for her experimentation with coper oxide blue and green glazes.

Peterson had a lifelong relationship with the pueblo potters in New Mexico with special relationships with Lucy Lewis at Acoma Pueblo and Maria Martinez and her family of San Ildefonso Pueblo. In 1965, Peterson?s idea for a Native American ceramic program taught by the potters of San Ildefonso Pueblo and other Native American potters started at the Idyllwild School of Music and Art (ISOMAT). To mark the first year of this program lead by Maria Martinez and her family, a joint exhibition of the works of Peterson and Maria Martinez took place at California Museum of Science and Industry.

Numbered among Peterson?s students are John Mason and David Benge. In addition to teaching, Peterson initiated many innovative programs to support local potters including the Clayworks Studio Workshop (New York City), and the Appalachian Center for Crafts.

Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Dane Cloutier Archive

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