Ron Philbeck
North Carolina
Soda-fired stoneware
Functional
8.25"w x 5.5"l x 4.5"h
About Ron
Ron Philbeck is a potter specializing in wheel‑thrown, sodium vapor–glazed pottery. Working from his studio in Shelby, N.C., he creates both limited‑production pieces and one‑of‑a‑kind pots. Ron believes that pots should be well-made, visually inviting, and a pleasure to use.
Ron studied mathematics and horticulture at North Carolina State University. After graduating, an unfulfilled desire to attend art school led him to attend pottery workshops and conferences. Ron states, “I made lots of pots, really bad ones, for quite some while before I went full-time as a potter in 1996.”
All of Ron’s pieces are microwave and dishwasher-safe, and lead-free. Never place on direct flame.
*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.
About National Teapot Show XIII
Cedar Creek Gallery's National Teapot Show XIII is an invitational event featuring teapots crafted by artists from across North America. More than 200 hand-crafted teapots created using a broad range of materials - including pottery, glass, wood, fiber, and mixed media.
Teapots in the show come in all shapes and sizes! Some are functional - just right for your daily cup of tea, while others are created as sculptural teapots.
Every teapot in the show is available for purchase.
All teapots will remain on display (including those already sold), both online and in the gallery, through September 14, 2026.