Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handcrafted Pottery by Glenn Burris in Jefferson, OR
Since 1968, Glenn Burris Pottery has been dedicated to creating handcrafted ceramic art rooted in traditional techniques and personal expression. Our journey began with formal education at Pepperdine University and the University of Iowa, followed by a deliberate shift from academia to full-time pottery creation in rural Oregon. Over decades, we've refined our craft through more than 700 firings in a homemade kiln, specializing in reduction-fired porcelain works that balance strong forms with innovative glazes.Every piece reflects our commitment to durability, aesthetic diversity, and the preservation of handmade artistry in a post-industrial world. With over 50 years of continuous practice, we maintain a philosophy that values the intimate relationship between potter and clay, ensuring each creation carries both technical mastery and artistic soul. Our work stands as a testament to the enduring significance of handmade vessels in nurturing individual creativity and cultural connection.
Services
Ceramic Art
Custom Pottery
Kiln Firing
Glaze Development
Artisan Craft
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in ceramic arts and pottery production.
- Our original glaze formulas are developed through extensive trial and error testing.
- Each piece is handmade using traditional kick wheel and slab-building techniques.
- Every creation maintains functional durability while achieving artistic expression.
- We preserve the cultural significance of handmade ceramics in modern society.
People
Glenn Burris
Master Potter
Glenn Burris has dedicated over 50 years to ceramic arts since earning his MFA from the University of Iowa in 1973. After initially pursuing academia, he chose full-time pottery creation in Oregon, developing unique glaze formulas and mastering high-fire porcelain techniques through thousands of kiln firings.
