The Marks Project - A Marks Dictionary of American Studio Pottery, 1946 to Present

Noel Bailey

—Born Colorado

EDUCATION

2005 BA, Art Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

2012 MFA, Ceramics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois

APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES

2000-2001 Apprentice, Paw Print Pottery, Montrose, Colorado

2000-2001 Artist-in-residence, Laloba Ranch Art Center, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

2013—Studio Potter

Noel Bailey is known for functional porcelain ware that is high-fired in a reduced oxygen atmosphere.

His foundation in clay is rooted in his Laloba Ranch Art Center residency and the impact of his apprenticeship with potter Bill Wilson. Other influences are water, and nature and its rhythms.

Public Collections

rosenfieldcollection.com

Bibliography

A podcast interview with Noel Bailey can be heard here.

Website: www.noelbaileyceramics.com

	This research was supported by a Craft Research Fund Grant from the Center For Craft

	American Museum of Ceramic Art

Typical Marks

As of February 2017 the typical known mark is first name, "Noel", thickly incised into foot of pot. The “o” may be filled in with a contrasting color.

Cup

Materials: Porcelain
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze

Bowl

Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze

rosenfieldcollection.com

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