History of Pottery Works
Susan W. Dunning was raised in Florida and attended college at University of Florida, New York University, Adelphi University, University of Southern Mississippi, and University of South Florida. After receiving a Master of Arts in art education with a ceramics major, Susan moved to Vermont, in 1972 where she set up a pottery studio. For 6 years she wholesaled her pottery, then opened a store in Ludlow, Vt. for 12 years. In 1990 she sold the store and continued to throw pots, but her main focus was farming organically with Peter Dunning.
Later, Susan had more time to return to making pottery and she started selling her work at Brattleboro Farmer's Market where she and Peter Dunning sold their farm products. In the past few years, Susan has continued to attend the Farmer's Market, selling mainly pottery, in addition to selling her work at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, and Blue Sky in Ludlow, Vt. She is also a member of the Vermont Crafts Council: www.vermontcrafts.com
In recent years she has increased her glazes to include a light blue, a cobalt blue, a green (used often in combination with the cobalt glaze), a turquoise brown, a blue and black combination, and recently a black and hazel combination called Black Iris. Her pottery has always been functional stoneware.
About The Process
The pottery made by Susan W. Dunning is made from Georgia red clay and a fireclay. It is fired to cone 9 or about 2300 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no lead in any of the glazes.
Care for the Pottery
It is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and can be put in an oven if not shocked by going from cold to hot. It is best to put it in a cold oven which is then turned on. Never put plates in the oven.