George Chechopoulos
Marrowstone Pottery
292 Merry Road
Nordland (Marrowstone Island), Washington 98358
Telephone: 360.379.5169
Web site: www.marrowstonepottery.com
E-mail: marrowstonepots@waypoint.com
Pottery & ceramic tiles
Levees
Demonstration:
“Marrowstone Pottery” specializes in high fire reduction stoneware pottery, flameware or stove top pottery, and handmade tile murals. In addition to the Studio Tour, you will also be given a tour of our kiln shelter and gallery, which houses the majority of our art for sale. A video will also be available for showing for those interested in seeing the process.
Directions to studio:
From the 4-way stop in Port Hadlock, go east .9 miles on Oak Bay Road and turn left onto Flagler Road (follow the sign to Indian Island), WA 116. Continue on Flagler Road (WA 116) for 2.8 miles to Marrowstone Island. Once at the “Welcome to Marrowstone Island” sign, proceed straight ahead (do not follow the road to the left) and turn right onto Robbins Road. Follow Robbins Road for .9 miles and turn left onto East Marrowstone Road. Go north .4 miles on East Marrowstone Road, past Moen Road, and turn right onto Merry Road, which is a private gravel road. Continue on Merry Road for .3 miles to Marrowstone Pottery, which will be the first open lot on your right. Park as far forward as possible in our driveway. Do not park on Merry Road, since it is a narrow road.
Artist statement:
“Throughout my architectural career I have had a strong academic interest in classical architecture and ceramic art, and have traveled extensively throughout Greece, Italy and the Middle East in order to study and experience for myself the beautiful art and architecture created by these ancient cultures. My artistic inspiration comes, in part, from these ancient sources along with influences drawn from my experiences in the American Southwest and Pacific Northwest.
My approach to creating high fire reduction pottery is from a functional perspective. What I hope to achieve is a functional vessel that incorporates classical elements of form along with fluid lines of motion, sculptural elements or decorations and a balance of color and texture.”