Your Bio

Ah, year number 49 as a potter! What a wonderful adventure it has been and still is!
I owe a debt of gratitude to all who have made this possible...family. friends,teachers, supportive clients and above all my wonderful wife Susie Symons.

Galleries

Sales Gallery Home Page Plum Tree Pottery : Working on a large plate. The heat guns are for drying the outside and inside to speed along the "laying over" of the wide lip. There is about 35 pounds of clay used in a plate of this size. I usually make about 4-6 in one work cycle but not every work cycle.

Sales Gallery Home Page Plum Tree Pottery

Working on a large plate. The heat guns are for drying the outside and ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2011 5:07am PST

To Purchase : Hello, TO ANSWER A COMMON QUESTION...IF YOU ARE VIEWING THE POT(S) YOU WANT AND THE PRICE IS STILL THERE ,THAT MEANS IT IS STILL AVAILABLE. ( Unless I have made an error ...thankfully, not too often ) I am happy to assist you in purchasing my work. When you have identified the piece(s) you want, please do one of the following: Email me or call with all the required information listed below. Note: Some of my clients split up their CC information in a series of emails to lessen the risk. If you prefer not to email credit card information, a phone call may be the best way for you to give me the needed facts. PLEASE PROVIDE: The description and number for your selections and gallery where you found it… Mug #23, Vase #12, etc. The gallery source is important since some types of ware exist in more than one place. Your complete shipping address for UPS (no P.O. Boxes for UPS) Your contact phone number All Credit Card information: Card number, Exp. Date, security code. CC billing address if it is different than your ship-to address! Reach me at: johnglick@johnglick.com Phone: 248-476-4875 Some people may wonder why I do not use PayPal. To me the answer is simple. I want to get to know the people who support my work. The connections made over time from direct contact are a source of great mutual pleasure. AND....PLEASE VISIT MY MAIN WEBSITE AT PLUMTREE POTTERY.COM WHERE YOU CAN REVIEW MY COMPLETE BACKGROUND, RESUME, INSPIRATIONS, SURVEY OF WORK AND MUCH MORE!

To Purchase

Hello, TO ANSWER A COMMON QUESTION...IF YOU ARE VIEWING THE POT(S) YOU ...

Updated: Nov 04, 2011 4:50pm PST

Bowls : BOWLS This series of different bowls represents an approach to useful ware that I greatly enjoy exploring. Every work cycle for over 47 years has produced an evolving series of bowls . Don't hesitate to inquire if you would like to see other variations of "bowl". They await your salad, fruit or..... If you see a pot you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks! John

Bowls

BOWLS This series of different bowls represents an approach to useful ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2013 7:07am PST

Dinnerware Remainders : DINNERWARE REMAINDERS Don’t wish to wait for the normal waiting list approach for full dinnerware settings? I will post a random selection of recent extras from ongoing dinnerware projects. You never know what you may find, so please check back periodically and see! If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Dinnerware Remainders

DINNERWARE REMAINDERS Don’t wish to wait for the normal waiting list ...

Updated: May 27, 2013 5:11pm PST

Making Dinnerware : MAKING DINNERWARE I thought you might enjoy learning a bit about how I make dinnerware From the first stages of throwing on the wheel, the decorative steps have begun with the application and manipulation of wet slip. The process evolves to include further surface detailing in the glazing phase and, finally, the all important firing stage! Come along on a short journey through the processes.

Making Dinnerware

MAKING DINNERWARE I thought you might enjoy learning a bit about how ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2011 8:58am PST

Eggs : EGGS CUPS I grew up often eating soft boiled eggs for breakfast . Those happy old memories linger and probably prompted this series of individual cups and the tray/cup combinations. Consider a new “breakfast friend” for your table THIS IS A BRAND NEW FIRING ... ALL THE EGG CUPS SHOWN HERE ARE FROM THE LAST SODA KILN If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Eggs

EGGS CUPS I grew up often eating soft boiled eggs for breakfast . Th ...

Updated: Aug 26, 2012 5:19pm PST

First Seconds : AND, WELL YOU MIGHT ASK....WHAT ARE “FIRST SECONDS”....? Sometimes flaws show up during firings...glazes can run, pots may warp, things just happen! Often the pot is really a nice one and the flaws are more cosmetic, non-function canceling ...merely irksome for the potter. So, for those with an eye towards good pots with minor ailments coupled with a bargain price we have the birth of the “first” second category. Most prices are reduced 25% ...or more. I may show the prices like this ...$50.00/ $30.00 to indicate the normal price and end price.Yum. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

First Seconds

AND, WELL YOU MIGHT ASK....WHAT ARE “FIRST SECONDS”....? Sometimes fl ...

Updated: May 23, 2013 12:17pm PST

Footed Plates : FOOTED PLATES Looking for the perfect presentation for .... A cake, a torte....a stack of huge, just cut brownies! Darn, I can hardly concentrate ! If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Footed Plates

FOOTED PLATES Looking for the perfect presentation for .... A cake, a ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2012 7:32pm PST

Jars : JARS When you want a form that gives you pleasure to see in your home and when you want to store something (like cookies, for example) the jar is a great choice. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Jars

JARS When you want a form that gives you pleasure to see in your home ...

Updated: May 05, 2013 6:18pm PST

Mugs and Cups&Saucers : MUGS I have long enjoyed making and using mugs. The mug form has been a happy part of my work for 48 years at present count and will continue evolving. A recent resident artist at Plum Tree Pottery, Tyra Forker calls mugs ..."happy friends" and I couldn't agree more with that description. You are always welcome to ask me to make a series of mugs for your size and color inclinations. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Mugs and Cups&Saucers

MUGS I have long enjoyed making and using mugs. The mug form has been ...

Updated: May 29, 2013 5:59pm PST

My Favorites : People ask me...... “What is your favorite pot that you’ve made (in the showroom, or during your career)?” and I usually answer, “I can’t say.” Well, here’s my attempt at forming a response to that basic question—what I like, and why. These pieces are from my life...most are from our cupboards, starting with dinnerware and pots in daily use in our home. I hope this portfolio brings you pleasure. AND... I am including some "smile moments" ...the times when ongoing work gives me rewards, cues evidencing growth of ideas ...never "final results"...ongoing, ongoing.

My Favorites

People ask me...... “What is your favorite pot that you’ve made (in t ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2012 7:21am PST

Ovenware : OVENWARE Handmade ovenware has a long standing reputation as a great enhancement to the cooking process. Susie, my wife, makes a wonderful piecrust (and pies) and swears by the results she gets with these pie pans. Casseroles, quiche pans...all are wonderful in the kitchen for cooking. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Ovenware

OVENWARE Handmade ovenware has a long standing reputation as a great ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2013 8:13pm PST

Pitchers : PITCHERS For almost any pouring need. Some fplks like them for flowers ...yes, and just to look at. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Pitchers

PITCHERS For almost any pouring need. Some fplks like them for flower ...

Updated: May 03, 2013 4:48pm PST

Planters : PLANTERS NOTHING BRIGHTENS YOUR LIVING SPACE LIKE FLOWERS ! The planters shown have either added feet to keep the wet interiors above furniture or air spaces cut into the foot on some forms. Where I list dimensions, I show the overall size and the interior space to suggest suitable ideas about what liner will fit in the pot. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Planters

PLANTERS NOTHING BRIGHTENS YOUR LIVING SPACE LIKE FLOWERS ! The pla ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2011 4:32am PST

Pouring Pots : POURING POTS And, they are for ..... Almost anything that will pour ...dressings, sauces, milk, oils and yes, even homemade chocolate sauce! If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Pouring Pots

POURING POTS And, they are for ..... Almost anything that will pour ...

Updated: Aug 13, 2011 8:15am PST

Plates : PLATES One of my favorite “canvases” ... Plates These plates are fitted with a high strength stainless steel wire loop securely attached through the foot ring for safe hanging in a wall location with a wall stud to securely attach an anchor into. All in this grouping are stoneware, reduction fired. Oops...and, with an occasional soda fired plate from time to time! If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Plates

PLATES One of my favorite “canvases” ... Plates These plates are fit ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2013 8:01am PST

Soap : SOAP DISHS A long time ago(1965) a wonderful supporter of my work asked me to make a “soap dish” and these daily use forms have evolved continually for 47 years! Here are some recent ones. All they require is an occasional soak and brushing in warm water to keep them clean. Small raised areas hold the soap up so it can air dry and not become stuck to the surface. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Soap

SOAP DISHS A long time ago(1965) a wonderful supporter of my work ask ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2011 2:37am PST

Sinks : SINKS I make two styles. Under the counter sinks mount under a hole in the counter itself. Standing sinks (Vessel style) are on a foot and sit directly on the counter surface. Both styles have standard openings to fit normal drain components. You can see the overflow hole in some of these sinks. Some sinks shown here do not have overflow drain features since all sink installations may not require that feature. Choose accordingly! Since I always make extras when l do requests, remainders such as these become available. If you see a sink you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Sinks

SINKS I make two styles. Under the counter sinks mount under a hole ...

Updated: Aug 20, 2011 4:03pm PST

Small Ware : SMALL WARES Small wares are about serving food at the very personal level. We love food. Basic! How to present and enjoy food is the ongoing and intriguing aspect of daily living. Small ware vessels invite you to be adventuresome and find pleasure. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Small Ware

SMALL WARES Small wares are about serving food at the very personal l ...

Updated: May 05, 2013 5:56pm PST

Sushi Plates : SUSHI PLATES The ritual begins with the right choices ... You would suspect that I am a sushi lover. Hmmmm. Not so, but I am very fond of making the trays for serving this delicacy. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Sushi Plates

SUSHI PLATES The ritual begins with the right choices ... You would s ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2013 7:32am PST

Teapots : TEA POTS I have made teapots for over 45 years and the form still intrigues me. These function based forms are from recent kilns. All include helpful use instructions on a small directions sheet in each pot. I make handles that fit the hand. In almost all my teapot lids there is a small tab on the lid rim that engages the rim of the pot and secures the lid as you pour tea. The enclosed direction card explains that the air return hope in the lid is to face the rear of the pot so that the tab on the lid engages the rear of the pot rim. The pot tips during serving....the lid stays securely in place. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Teapots

TEA POTS I have made teapots for over 45 years and the form still int ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2012 9:02pm PST

Tea Bowls : TEA BOWLS You will see that my tea bowls are not in the tradition of the classic Japanese tea bowl forms that tea bowl users will be familiar with. I enjoy this somewhat larger scale for it’s potentials in form and inviting surfaces on which to explore mark making and color development. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Tea Bowls

TEA BOWLS You will see that my tea bowls are not in the tradition of ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2013 4:55pm PST

Things I get to do :

Things I get to do

Updated: Oct 16, 2011 4:07pm PST

Trays : TRAYS Trays for many serving needs, as a center piece...endless uses. I often refer to various aspects of my work as a “favorite” theme and certainly, “tray” is one of the perennials in my studio work life. These examples are wheel thrown ,extruded, mold formed ...many with combinations of techniques. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Trays

TRAYS Trays for many serving needs, as a center piece...endless uses. ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2012 3:11am PST

Tureens : TUREENS For those tableware needs that center on ladle serving Hot soups, stews, that wonderful gumbo! I suggest that pre-warming with hot tap water is the safe way to prepare these vessels to receive hot foods. They are NOT ovenproof, however. See the ovenware portfolio for that. Note that there is a cut-out area to allow the ladle handle to be accommodated. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Tureens

TUREENS For those tableware needs that center on ladle serving Hot s ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2011 5:58pm PST

Warm Connecting : Warm Connecting Over the years as I’ve talked about important influences from my graduate school reading, I’ve paid special homage to the warm connecting that took place in Korean and Japanese villages between potters and their patrons, neighbors, and customers. Pots used and enjoyed became the source of relationships. Miraculously, such relationships have been central to my own studio life…and my own “village.”  I’ve searched for the single correct word to describe the encouraging people who use and enjoy my work: patron, client, supporter, friend, customer —all hold meaning. And it is to you that I pay homage now, for making my dreams become reality: “pots as my language of connection.” Below you’ll see some images sent to me of homes, kitchens, and personal spaces where use of my work is integral to daily life. Thank you for allowing me to see the warmth of your homes where my work now lives. I invite others to send images as well!

Warm Connecting

Warm Connecting Over the years as I’ve talked about important influe ...

Updated: Dec 02, 2012 4:40am PST

Yunomis, Tumblers : YUNOMI The yunomi shape is one I have done for most of my career. The form derives from the Japanese tea ceremony although I am not a practitioner of the tea rituals. The form considerations for the yunomi are that the height is somewhat larger than the width ....making for a more upright configuration than the typical tea bowl shape. TUMBLERS Tumblers are a rather universal drinking shape which I greatly enjoy making whether for individual use or as part of a dinner ware grouping. If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Yunomis, Tumblers

YUNOMI The yunomi shape is one I have done for most of my career. The ...

Updated: May 06, 2013 10:32am PST

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Nov 02, 2011 7:31pm PST

Picks : “Picks” is a gallery where you can expect to see pots that may not fit into any existing gallery. It may be that the body of work in question is untypically small or so unique that it asks for a special place for viewing. I don't “intend” to make things for Picks ...rather this is about me finding a way to offer you work that I find myself surprised by. You may see unusual forms or less familiar glaze treatments ....an overall wild -card sensibility that materializes from the happy randomness of my studio practice. The idea for "Picks" was spawned from one of those get your attention moments that come along and nudge you. This particular grouping came from the last soda firing and I was charmed by this group of small plates and bowls...."pretties"... and the few trays. HERE ARE MY PICKS.

Picks

“Picks” is a gallery where you can expect to see pots that may not fit ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2013 7:59am PST

Lidded Boxes : Lidded Boxes ...a long time fascination for me through the years.This series are the latest editions to a group of forms that have populated my approach to box forms beginning in 1965. All are stoneware made with a combination of extruded parts and hand building to alter the forms.

Lidded Boxes

Lidded Boxes ...a long time fascination for me through the years.This ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2013 7:44pm PST

& EVERYTHING ELSE : &EVERYTHING ELSE is a gallery conceived to offer a place to browse in a wide range of pots that I make. Formerly, I had specific galleries for many (often small groups) of pot types.I have reduced the number of specific galleries,,,for example FOOTED PLATES or TUREENS. In this gallery you can find those kinds of pots and many more forms/series with new ones being added as firings occur. I have retained galleries (MUGS, PLATES and so on) because they seem to me to be more universal in appeal. For the moment, while I am reconstituting the various galleries...rest your eyes on this glaze detail close - up and reflect on your particular vision of what it means or....what it does for your spirit. You might think I am "used to seeing" these images ...and while I am ...I still feel mystified and engaged by their alchemy and movement.

& EVERYTHING ELSE

&EVERYTHING ELSE is a gallery conceived to offer a place to browse in ...

Updated: May 24, 2013 5:52pm PST

reVIEW : reVIEW is a gallery that is devoted to a revisiting of my history of making work. It will feature a glimpse of older pots that have been saved over the years in my archival collection that spans some 47 years of work. There even may be some earlier pots from my student years. I am often asked why I have formed this collection. A wise acquaintance once suggested to me that likely no one else would do this task of saving high quality representative pots. So, I have saved numerous examples of the major threads in my work over the years and at times I will select pieces to remove ...to make room for newer additions. In reVIEW you will find pots from wide ranging idea "trails"that I have traveled over the years from the mid 1950's forward. Please note: When I mention "wood fired" it means pots sent to be fired elsewhere ...with me as a guest in other potter's kilns.

reVIEW

reVIEW is a gallery that is devoted to a revisiting of my history of m ...

Updated: Dec 16, 2012 5:41pm PST

Sushi plates :

Sushi plates

Updated: Feb 19, 2013 7:56am PST

Vases and Arrangers : Here is a selection of new vase forms just fired. They are richly textured with graphic marks under the glazes and I have shown some of those details in close up images. Most are able to hold conventional arrangements of stemmed flowers well. Cheer up your table! If you see pots you wish to purchase, please go to the TO PURCHASE page for convenient directions on how to do so. Thanks ! John

Vases and Arrangers

Here is a selection of new vase forms just fired. They are richly text ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2013 8:24am PST

For more information please visit PLUMTREE POTTERY, call 248-476-4875 or email johnglick@johnglick.com