Teresa Bowen
Since 1978, Teresa Bowen has pursued the life of a professional potter, participating in over 25 art shows a year from the Florida Keys to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her work can also be found in numerous other galleries across the country.
In 1998 Teresa opened the Clay Gallery here in New Smyrna Beach. Over the years it has grown into a popular destination hosting American craft artists in her gallery store as well as an ideal location for parties, weddings and receptions. Teresa's signature glazing style is unique. She has also developed her own glazes which are high fired to ensure their function as being durable, dishwasher and microwave safe. As a consummate artist, Teresa strives to elevate her work into forms that can be used with pleasure everyday. "It's a great feeling of accomplishment to know that so many people use my works of art in their daily lives", she says with pride. |
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Chas Mindigo
Chas has worked for Teresa for many years and is currently freelancing on his own while enjoying the pleasure of creating his art with his hands in clay here in the studio.
Many things about the business of design and creating have changed during his career but Chas believes successful results are still driven by the basics. The goal of each project is to create the most intriguing product possible, without losing sight of the original dream. Personal goals on each are driven by a desire for discovery, creating something that hasn’t been seen before, and having fun during the process.
Currently his ceramic work involves hand formed porcelain and experiments in combination with stoneware. The final pieces are individual creations with a whimsical character.
Many things about the business of design and creating have changed during his career but Chas believes successful results are still driven by the basics. The goal of each project is to create the most intriguing product possible, without losing sight of the original dream. Personal goals on each are driven by a desire for discovery, creating something that hasn’t been seen before, and having fun during the process.
Currently his ceramic work involves hand formed porcelain and experiments in combination with stoneware. The final pieces are individual creations with a whimsical character.
The Studio at Clay Gallery
Teresa Bowen’s studio is tucked away in the back of her tropical garden and reception area. You’re always welcome to come back to the studio and watch the work in progress or enjoy the garden and sit in the shade and sip on a cool drink under the Tiki hut at the new Riverpark Terrace Restaurant located there.
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Mixing and dipping the Brie Bowls
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Trimming a Chip & Dip bowl
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