Elizabeth Halderson is a woman of such talent. She designs her pottery pieces to reflect the nature that surrounds us in Coastal Georgia. Her whimsical serving pieces that replicate diamond back terrapin, fish of all sorts, pink spoonbills and all types of local flora and fauna can be found intricately embedded or painted onto her designs.
I love the color she gets, bright and lively…..clear and precise.
Elizabeth grew up on St. Catherine’s Island so her life has been one of immersion in the magic of the area. Her process is one of “soft slab” pottery that she works until it meets just the right thickness to be shaped into one of her signature forms. Her pieces that feature local vegetation are actually traced from a leaf or part of the plant she is replicating.
She fires the pieces in a kiln she keeps in her studio, carefully timing the process to insure that the colors come out just as she wants them to be.
This is truly an art form that is usable. Her dishware can go through the dishwasher and come out ready for another use. She does warn that some of the larger bowls and platters would be better off hand washed.
Her work can be found on St. Simons Island at Accents Marketplace and Nature Gifts in the village. You can also find her on-line at www.elizabethpottery.com or in her Etsy shop at www.elizabethpottery.etsy.com. I love her whimsical jewelry designs. Both pendants and earrings are available in various colors and designs.
These are pieces to collect and treasure whether you live in the area or want something to always remind you of a special trip to the islands. I’m looking at the large terrapin platter and imagining it in the center of our outdoor dining table, piled with freshly steamed crab and shrimp…..perfect!
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Jude and Bud Rollins Says:
Beautiful! Very special pottery from a very special person. It has been wonderful to watch your talent evolve these many years, Elizabeth.
Jude and Bud
