Charlie Tefft (Summerfield, NC), Five Art Pottery Forms

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2005-2009, hand-painted and salt-glazed stoneware, to include a blue and white footed teapot (7 1/2 in.); a blue and green olive oil dispenser with lid (5 1/4 in.); a white and rust teapot with applied bird to lid (4 1/4 in.); a large blue and brown footed serving bowl with sea turtle and fish decoration (13 in.); and a large blue tapered ovoid form vase with fish decoration (10 5/8 in.), all inscribed with signature and date to underside.
Proceeds to benefit the Cynthia & Edwina Bringle Scholarship.

Being sold to benefit Penland School of Craft, Penland, North Carolina

Penland’s scholarship program exists to make their workshops accessible to those who are not able to participate without financial assistance and to create educational opportunities for people who have been underrepresented at Penland and in the craft world. Proceeds from this auction will help fund existing scholarships, with some proceeds designated towards specific scholarships as noted in the listings.

Charlie moved back to Greensboro, North Carolina in 1999 to teach ceramics at his alma mater Guilford College. What he thought would be a semester long appointment has turned into 2 decades. Over the last 20 years Charlie has grown his business and family. Along with his wife Danielle, he has 3 wonderful kids.

Charlie describes his process for making his unique pottery forms: "Through the meticulous process of hand painting, I strive to capture the essence of these creatures and bring them to life on each unique pottery piece, inviting viewers to connect with nature's whispers and find solace in the harmony between art and functionality."

Good estate condition; some firing cracks to white and rust teapot.