A V Smith Pottery
A V Smith Pottery is named for Alvie L. Smith, born in Sanford, North Carolina.
A He worked at Pinehurst Pottery in 1978 making dinnerware, lamp bases, candle sticks and other items the pottery needed, before he began his own pottery in partnership with Charles Lisk in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. A. V. and Charles operated Clenny Creek Pottery until 1982, when Charles moved to Hickory. A. V. and Charles have remained good friends by sharing their pottery knowledge and experiences. A. V. works with many of the traditional shapes that are common to Catawba Valley Pottery and Seagrove Pottery centers at his pottery in Sanford NC. He makes all of his work with an emphasis on the functional aspect of the work, although his pieces are characterized by a love of intense color.
A. V. uses the traditional alkaline glaze in addition to many brilliant hues and
colors. Dramatic and intense flow patterns from glass A V Smith is known for these fantastic swirl designs and gorgeous standout colors. All of A. V.'s pieces are hand turned, lovingly crafted and completely handmade. A V creates traditional and highly collectible pieces that normally can only be bought during kiln openings and festivals, and folks come from all over just to get their hands on his latest creations. Turning pottery for 30 years now, his talent and skill shines through on every piece, pieces that only a long time dedicated artist can create. It would seem that’s it’s almost like breathing for Alvie now. His consistency in style and beauty are phenomenal. Once you get to that level of talent and skill, you can get creative and experiment with different swirls and blends of glazes to create unbelievable works of art. His face jugs and unique pottery have spread all over the world.
A V Smith Pottery, 599 Pottery Lane, Sanford NC 27330
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V Smith began turning pottery at the age of 15 and attended Wingate College to
study turning techniques, glazes and firing.
fragments, dark
contrasting glaze underneath on large jugs, and lively bright swirlware on his
pieces are a great testament to his love of color.
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