The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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1946-2000 Founded, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge Pottery was founded in 1946 by Douglas Ferguson, Ruth Ferguson (née Wilson), and Ruth’s father, Ernest Wilson.
Considered a small production operation, Pigeon Forge hired a variety of potters and non-potters alike to assist in the operation at every production stage. Native clay found near the pottery was used to make thrown or slip cast wares finished with semi matte glazes and slip decoration. Watching the process of making pottery start to finish was a highlight for shoppers visiting the pottery. The production includes animal figurines as well a full line of functional wares. Many accomplished potters worked at Pigeon Forge Pottery.
Public Collections
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina
Douglas Ferguson Pottery, Asheville, North Carolina
Bibliography
Cotham, Steve. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006.
Artist's Studio: Pigeon Forge Pottery
Southern Highland Craft Guild |
Citation: Jeffrey Kuratnick. "The Marks Project." Last modified December 24, 2022. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/pottery-0