Doug Dotson
North Carolina

Soda fired stoneware
Functional
7"w x 4.25"l x 7.75"h

About the Artist
I have been making functional pottery for decades and remain captivated by the possibilities held in even the simplest cup. The process itself is a source of enduring fascination—from the slow rhythm of the treadle wheel and the silky application of slips and glazes to the unpredictable alchemy of the soda kiln. It all comes together in the moment a pot finds its place at the table, quiet and lively, among friends and family.
My journey with clay began in Durham, North Carolina, where I took classes and workshops, apprenticed, made countless pots, and fired as many kinds of kilns as I could find. The Penland School of Craft was a particular source of inspiration. Over the years, I sold work at craft fairs, galleries, and home sales, and in 2002, I built my own studio near Pittsboro, NC. Since then, I've continued to exhibit and sell pottery locally and across the United States.

Artist Statement
I create pottery for daily use, looking to the simplicity and strength of natural forms for inspiration. I make pots in a way that shows the marks of my hands, the tools I use, and the fire that transforms mud into pottery. I want the hardy, rustic feel and appearance of my pottery to be as grounding for the pot's eventual owner as it is for me when I make it.

*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026. 
After the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.