Don Reed Crab Orchard Pottery

Award-winning artist, Don Reed brought his life-long passion for art to his home near Crossville, Tennessee when he created Crab Orchard Pottery in 2020. Don’s hand-thrown pieces combine tradition and science. He spends his time researching old world and traditional pottery techniques, crafting innovative glazes made from locally sourced materials, and experimenting with different types of clay. Don constantly challenges himself to find innovative ways to bring his artistic vision to life.

Don frequently uses the kurinuki method of pottery production, a centuries-old Japanese reductive sculpture technique where a block of unfired clay is carved and torn to shape and then hollowed out by hand. His pieces are typically wood-fired where the environment inside the kiln leads to interesting and often unpredictable surface effects on the finished pieces making every piece a unique work of art.