{"product_id":"blue-bird-sitting-by-nancy-briggs","title":"Blue Bird - Sitting by Nancy Briggs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis decorative bird \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis made of red earthenware clay. The rich, matte surfaces are accented with a white slip and layered underglazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approximately 3.25\" tall x 5\" long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich, colorful, matte surface. I also occasionally produce mid range stoneware pottery with carved surfaces in quiet glazes when I miss functional pottery making. I continue to work in clay because it has so many options. I can strive to perfect a form, a glaze, or a persons expression and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI taught at the Des Moines Art Center for 29 years and now work full time in my personal studio in a renovated carriage house. I will also be teaching classes at the Ankeny Art Center. My inspirational message for students is \"you can do this!”.  My message in my work is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been a potter for over 40 years and also draw plant forms in pastel and garden. I guess I just like dirt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Nancy's work\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nancy Briggs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68007578861781,"sku":"uzr1793122000602","price":64.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5469\/5637\/files\/blue-bird---sitting-by-nancy-briggs_1.jpg?v=1793122010","url":"https:\/\/cathangingbasket.shop\/products\/blue-bird-sitting-by-nancy-briggs","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}