Kirchmer Garden Studio

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About Us
 
Jim and Susan's studio and garden are located near Lake Hodges, just north of San Diego, California.

Our pottery is a sense of self-expression. We create work that reflects our life style - this includes experimenting with different types of clays & slips as well as firing techniques.
 
There is an emphasis on "garden art", as our second and equal passion is maintaining our garden surroundings with bonsai, cacti, palms, citrus, bromeliads and orchids. Handmade lamps for outdoor lighting, candle "luminarias", birdhouses, feeders and urns are situated throughout. 

Susan began production pottery in 1975. She was a member of the Yellow Springs Pottery. She has taught extensively in both Yellow Springs, Ohio and in Escondido, Ca. She developed a school program for elementary students - throwing pots, hand building projects, including models of California missions. Susan's ceramics have been displayed in numerous galleries. 
 
Forms are designed and thrown by Susan. Handles and knobs are handbuilt and sculptural, and glazed with a combination of copper metallic and low-fire glaze accents. 
 
Additionally, they enjoy pit fires with friends and family at the beach, desert, and while camping in the Sierra mountains and southern California deserts.
 
The garden/studio is open for sales by appointment. For more information about ordering or visiting the studio, please contact us. We would enjoy hearing from you.

 

         

       
 
 

Videos:

North County Times, "The Zen of Clay",

 http://videos.nctimes.com/p/video?id=2002007 

 

Articles:

SD Union Tribune, Dec. 6, 2006 -  Raku Santas 

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20061206-9999-1mi6raku.html 

 

Del Mar Times, Dec. 18, 2008 -   


 
 

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