Clay Turtle Pottery was established
by potter, Janet E. Glass in 1997.
"There is a need for traditional
beauty in our lives. We should treat ourselves
to beauty in the everyday objects we use. What
better way to start the day than with your
favorite morning beverage sipped from a one of a
kind, traditionally formed mug. The feel of the
mug in your hands and the richness of the color
in the glaze help to start your day feeling
special. Clay artists love what they do and you
can't help but feel that love in the pieces they
make."
Janet E. Glass began a three-year
apprenticeship under master potter, Roberta
Whitney in 1994. Janet worked as a production
potter and instructor in the Pottery Studio of
Arlington during that time. She also studied
with Randy Brodnax at Cedar Valley College,
Lancaster Texas. She has attended workshops by
noted potters: Val Cushing, Robin Hopper,
Harding Black, James C. Watkins, Lana Wilson,
Daphne Hatcher and Michael Haley and Susy
Siegele.
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Janet's love of the earth and clay
began long before pottery. She was graduated
from the University of Texas at Arlington in
1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Geology. After working as a petroleum geologist
from 1977 to 1984, Janet returned to UTA and
completed 4 years of graduate studies in
volcanics. While in graduate school Janet "took
a class" in pottery and was "hooked". Influenced
by her academic background in geology, Janet
develops the glazes used to produce high-quality
functional stoneware, and decorative pieces in a
variety of styles. Janet also teaches the
classes available at the studio.
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