Artist Statement

I am on a spiritual journey in clay. I have been traveling for over 125 days across the West Coast of the United States. From the land of Cascadia, into Jefferson, and down the Mendocino Coast, I am exploring, charting, searching for clay studios, for clay communities. Each place I develop customs and traditions. Each place imprints its geography, and I find inspiration in the members of each studio I visit. Through service I find satisfaction. Teaching, learning, sharing, volunteering. I love clay. People ask me to stay. But I must keep moving on. I will return someday, and share what I have learned. Perhaps we will meet again on this journey. My arms are open wide.

Unglazed Pots

Osiris and worked together to make a coil/pinch sun bowl.

The mugs on plates are for the Wake n' Bakery in Glacier, WA.  I am developing prototypes for a final production piece that will incorporate signature elements, like the Logo, Name of the Company, and Location.  I will also personalize some features like the thumb rest in the shape of a Breadloaf, and a raised Mount Baker utilizing erosion techniques to remove the clay mountain protected with a barrier of wax.

The plates and small cappuchin mugs are for glaze testing, for me to become reaquainted with my style which is heavily influenced by Pacific Northwest Craftsmen, as I am one.  I also like Jackson Pollock.  So I will be making a mini glaze booth once I get a space.  Cardboard, Plastic, Tape, and Scissor.

Curriculum Vitae

Blake Kenneth Miner

Education

B.A. The Evergreen State College Class of 2006

A.A. Skagit Valley College Class of 2003

Studios Friends and Shows

Clay Buddy

Peter Steinhardt

Lockhart TX

2021-2022

Teacher Member

Sunin Pottery

San Antonio TX 

Summer 2020

Member 

Eye of the Dog

Woodfield Workshop 

Winter 2019

Vendor

Barter Faire 

Tonasket, WA 

Fall 2018

The Red Barn

Lopez Island,WA 

Late Summer Early Fall 2018

Traveling Potter

California Arizona New Mexico Winter, Spring, Early Summer 2018

Visited AMOCA, IMCO, Mendocino Arts Center, Quyle Kilns, The Bearded Potter, Studio 51, Moab Art Center, Not Made in China, Baca St. Pottery, Paseo Pottery

Vendor
Winter Wonderland Show
Ocean Shores, WA
Fall 2017


Mark Campbell Ceramics
Clay Buddy 
Arcata, CA
Bistro on the Bay Show- Eureka, CA
Fall 2017

Volunteer Member
Chico Ceramic Center
Angie Harris

Chico, CA
Fall 2017

Volunteer Member
Cindercone Clay Center
Chad Fox
Bend, OR
Summer 2017

Volunteer Member

Ogre-Holmes Pottery
Jo and Merril Moore 
Carson City, NV
Summer 2017


Audrey Long Ceramics
Clay Buddy
Astoria, OR
Summer 2017

Vendor
Tokeland Woodfest and Art Show
Tokeland, WA
Summer 2017


Volunteer Member
Only Tuesdays
Larry and Mary
Tokeland,WA
Great secret studio, like fight club.
I broke the first rule... my bad
Summer 2017

Member/Consultant

South Beach Arts Association Clay Center
Westport, WA
Tanya Lana

Proposed including firing to cone 6 for members. Underglazed a 280 tile mural inspired by
Hokusai's Great Wave of Kanagawa,
the local geography, flora, and fauna.
Summer 2017
 
Community Education

Whatcom Community College 

Ene and Eugene Lewis

Exploration of Earthenware on the potters wheel

Bellingham, Wa
Summer 2010, 2016

Apprentice

Michael McDowell Pottery 

Michael McDowell

Mount Saint Helens Ash Pottery 

Summer 08

Production Potter 
Mud in you Eye Pottery 

Levi Vincent
Bellingham, Wa
Summer and Fall 2007

Volunteer Member/Raku Teacher

The Clayzone 

David D'Urso
Olympia, Wa 

Fall 2005 Winter Spring Fall 2006

Apprentice

MCM Ceramics
Michael McCullough
Seattle, Wa

Fall 05 and Winter 06

Apprentice

Swimming Deer Pottery
Sequoia Miller
Olympia, Wa

Spring and Summer 04

Undergraduate Studies
The Evergreen State College
Mike Moran, Susan Aurand, 
Hyung Mo Chu, Kensuke Yamada
Olympia, Wa
2004-2006

Undergraduate Studies
Skagit Valley College
Chris Theiss
Mount Vernon, WA

Fall 1999, Spring 2002

High School Studies
Mz. Marshe

West Anchorage High School
Anchorage AK

Ceramics 1995-1996