In the Studio With Candy Shweder
Candy Shweder created Up-Island Pottery more than 30 years ago.
Candy Shweder created Up-Island Pottery more than 30 years ago.
Process begins with a block of clay.
Process begins with a block of clay.
Once on the wheel, Candy uses her thumbs to open the clay and begin to form bowl.
Once on the wheel, Candy uses her thumbs to open the clay and begin to form bowl.
Pulling up the sides to create the height of the piece.
Pulling up the sides to create the height of the piece.
Close attention to detail is paid.
Close attention to detail is paid.
Trimming the excess clay to achieve a smooth surface.
Trimming the excess clay to achieve a smooth surface.
Completed pieces are dried before being placed in kiln.
Completed pieces are dried before being placed in kiln.
Sponging a design in the glazed bowl.
Sponging a design in the glazed bowl.
Placing finished pottery in kiln to be fired.
Placing finished pottery in kiln to be fired.
Some finished pieces by Candy Shweder.
Some finished pieces by Candy Shweder.
A variety of glazing techniques are used.
A variety of glazing techniques are used.
The artist outside her studio in Chilmark.
The artist outside her studio in Chilmark.
Candy Shweder created Up-Island Pottery more than 30 years ago, throwing in her home studio on the Island, and selling at the Chilmark Flea Market. In summer she can be found twice a week at the Vineyard Artisans shows at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury.