“To give artists time and space to work in clay,” as I have said, this is the mission of Watershed.  A quick stroll around the factory building studio spaces on Wednesday, reveals that this is exactly what is happening.  Just as goldfish will grow only as large as their environment will allow, the scope, and vision of an artist rapidly expands when given the freedom and space to do so.  Potters who focus on functional work begin to push the limits of their pots, they take chances that they normally would not allow themsleves to explore…and some move beyond the limits of functionality all together.  Those who use clay as a sculptural medium begin to take bigger, more daring risks…leaping ahead to a whole new territory with their work.  It is truly inspiring to see this level of intense creativity at work.

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