About Tim
Tim Sherman has been working with clay since he was a sophomore in high school where he became fascinated with the wheel. Since then, he has been making and selling functional pottery in the Baltimore area.
Tim received a BS in art and design from Towson University in 2010 with a concentration in ceramics. His current work addresses issues of utility and woodfiring; specifically the atmospheric effects of ash and salt on clay and glazes, while maintaining usability, comfort and… more
Tim received a BS in art and design from Towson University in 2010 with a concentration in ceramics. His current work addresses issues of utility and woodfiring; specifically the atmospheric effects of ash and salt on clay and glazes, while maintaining usability, comfort and… more
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Platters
The pottery that I make is intended to provoke daily use. I compose each piece with both function and visual aesthetics in mind. Making multiples of each piece gives me an opportunity to make new innovations within similar forms. Inspiration for my current work comes from a wide range of firing techniques and construction styles, both historical and modern. Throughout my search for my own ceramic identity, I have become totally infatuated with the wood firing process. Being a wood firing potter I am only able to set parameters for my work, leaving much of the final outcome to chance. I do, however, have control over my clay body, glazes, and the placement of my pieces in the kiln, but in the end my work is completely at the mercy of the atmosphere and path of the flame during the firing. Along with multiple layers of sprayed glazes, I use small amounts of ash glazes to force colors to run, pool and otherwise mix together on the surfaces of my pieces throughout the firing. Their unpredictability and random temperament keeps me completely captivated. Weather it be a mug filled with steaming coffee, or a vase full of flowers, I believe that my work is not complete until it serves its intended purpose; complementing its surroundings, and providing visual stability.
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Burton PlatterWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes, cone 11, 15"x15"x3"
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PlatterWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 14"x14"x2.5
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Survivor PlatterWood fired stoneware, shino, and crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 14"x14"x3"
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Missoula PlatterWood fired stoneware, shino, and crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 15"x15"x3.5
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Storm PlatterWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 13"x13"x2.5"
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Towson PlatterWood fired stoneware, thick white slip, unglazed, cone 12, 16"x16"x2.5"
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Stacked PlatesWood fired stoneware, unglazed, cone 11, 8"x8"x2" set of 4
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Tail PlatesWood fired stoneware, stacked and unglazed, cone 11, 9"x9"x2"
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Star PlatterWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 18"x18"x3.5
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Small PlatterWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes on thick slip, cone 11, 12"x12"x3"
Mugs and Cups
The pottery that I make is intended to provoke daily use. I compose each piece with both function and visual aesthetics in mind. Making multiples of each piece gives me an opportunity to make new innovations within similar forms. Inspiration for my current work comes from a wide range of firing techniques and construction styles, both historical and modern. Throughout my search for my own ceramic identity, I have become totally infatuated with the wood firing process. Being a wood firing potter I am only able to set parameters for my work, leaving much of the final outcome to chance. I do, however, have control over my clay body, glazes, and the placement of my pieces in the kiln, but in the end my work is completely at the mercy of the atmosphere and path of the flame during the firing. Along with multiple layers of sprayed glazes, I use small amounts of ash glazes to force colors to run, pool and otherwise mix together on the surfaces of my pieces throughout the firing. Their unpredictability and random temperament keeps me completely captivated. Weather it be a mug filled with steaming coffee, or a vase full of flowers, I believe that my work is not complete until it serves its intended purpose; complementing its surroundings, and providing visual stability.
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Medium MugWood fired stoneware, honey glaze,cone 11, 4"x3"x3"
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Medium MugWood fired stoneware, shino and ash glazes, cone 11, 4"x3"x3"
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Small mug setWood fired stoneware, AA green with ash glazes, cone 11, 3.5"x3.5"x3"
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Medium Mug SetWood fired stoneware, honey glaze, cone 11, 4.5"x3"x3"
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TeabowlWood fired stoneware, AA green with ash glaze, cone 11, 4.5"x4.5"x3"
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Florida TeabowlWood fired porcelain, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 3.5"x3.5"x4.5"
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AA TumblerWood fired porcelian, AA blue green with ash glazes, cone 11, 6"x3"x3"
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Survivor TumblerWood fired stoneware, natural ash, cone 12, 6"x3"x3"
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Florida TumblerWood fired Porcelian, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 6.5"x3"x3"
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Shot Cup SetWood fire porcelian, AA green with ash glazes, cone 11, 2.5"x1.75"x1.75"
Teapots and Bottles
The pottery that I make is intended to provoke daily use. I compose each piece with both function and visual aesthetics in mind. Making multiples of each piece gives me an opportunity to make new innovations within similar forms. Inspiration for my current work comes from a wide range of firing techniques and construction styles, both historical and modern. Throughout my search for my own ceramic identity, I have become totally infatuated with the wood firing process. Being a wood firing potter I am only able to set parameters for my work, leaving much of the final outcome to chance. I do, however, have control over my clay body, glazes, and the placement of my pieces in the kiln, but in the end my work is completely at the mercy of the atmosphere and path of the flame during the firing. Along with multiple layers of sprayed glazes, I use small amounts of ash glazes to force colors to run, pool and otherwise mix together on the surfaces of my pieces throughout the firing. Their unpredictability and random temperament keeps me completely captivated. Weather it be a mug filled with steaming coffee, or a vase full of flowers, I believe that my work is not complete until it serves its intended purpose; complementing its surroundings, and providing visual stability.
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Teapot IWood fired stoneware, shino with applied ash, cone 11, 11"x7"x7"
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Teapot IIWood fired stoneware, shino with natural ash, cone 11, 13"x7.5"x7.5"
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Teapot IIIWood fired stoneware, AA blue green with ash glazes, cone 11, 9.9"x5.5"x5.5"
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Bubble TeapotWood fired stoneware, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 8"x7"x7", Baltimore Clayworks' "100 Teapots"
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Bubble Teapot IIWood fired stoneware, shino with natural ash, cone 11, 9"x7.5"x7.5"
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Side BottleWood fired stoneware, unglazed, natural ash, cone 12, 10"x4"x4"
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Bourbon Bottle and Cup SetWood fired stoneware, shino slip, cone 11, 10"x6"x6", bottle fired on it's side with cups on top.
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Side Bottle IIWood fired stoneware, unglazed, natural ash, cone 11, 9"x4"x4"
Pitchers and Vases
The pottery that I make is intended to provoke daily use. I compose each piece with both function and visual aesthetics in mind. Making multiples of each piece gives me an opportunity to make new innovations within similar forms. Inspiration for my current work comes from a wide range of firing techniques and construction styles, both historical and modern. Throughout my search for my own ceramic identity, I have become totally infatuated with the wood firing process. Being a wood firing potter I am only able to set parameters for my work, leaving much of the final outcome to chance. I do, however, have control over my clay body, glazes, and the placement of my pieces in the kiln, but in the end my work is completely at the mercy of the atmosphere and path of the flame during the firing. Along with multiple layers of sprayed glazes, I use small amounts of ash glazes to force colors to run, pool and otherwise mix together on the surfaces of my pieces throughout the firing. Their unpredictability and random temperament keeps me completely captivated. Weather it be a mug filled with steaming coffee, or a vase full of flowers, I believe that my work is not complete until it serves its intended purpose; complementing its surroundings, and providing visual stability.
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Burton PitcherWood fired stoneware, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 11"x5"x5"
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Pitcher IWood fired stoneware, oribe with ash glazes, cone 11, 12"x5"x5"
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Pitcher IIWood fired stoneware, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 11"x5"x5"
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Pitcher IIIWood fired stoneware, AA green with ash glazes, cone 11, 13"x5. 5"x5.5"
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Pitcher IVWood fired stoneware, shino with natural ash, cone 11, 9"x5"x5"
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Survivor PitcherWood fired stoneware, unglazes natural ash, cone12, 13"x6"x6"
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Pitcher VWood fired stoneware, crystal matte with ash glazes, cone 11, 12"x5"x5"
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Pitcher VIWood fired stoneware, shino with ash glazes, cone 11, 11"x5"x5"
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Vase IWood fired stoneware, AA green with ash glazes, cone 11, 14"x5"x5"
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Vase IIWood fired stoneware, titania yellow with ash glazes, cone 11, 12"x9"x9"