"The Pottery Bros"

A celebration of second chances, chosen family, and the healing power of making something by hand.

  • John Foelber

  • Bob Reddell

  • Earnest Snell

Artist Talk

Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1:00-2:00pm.

We invite you to this personal look into the process of ceramic collaboration and friendship. John Foelber will share heartfelt details of the history of meeting fellow artists Bob Reddell and Earnest Snell, their individual techniques, artistic process, and the synergy of creating together. A true testimony to the power of clay to form not just beautiful pieces but also the beautiful bond of friendship.

Gallery Hours on Sunday 10/19: Noon to 3pm.

Come early to peruse the exhibit before the talk.

DOROTHY

Not every vessel has a deeper story. This one does. Click the button to read the beautiful meaning behind "Dorothy".

More stories like this at the Artist Talk.

The story behind the vessel

"In 2025, as John celebrates his 75th birthday and more than half a century working in clay, he’s not throwing a party to honor himself. Instead, he’s turning the spotlight with an exhibition in honor of his Pottery Bros, a trio bound not by blood, but by friendship, creativity, and a shared belief that working with clay can transform more than just earth."

Excerpt from Pottery Bros: Clay, Kinship, and the Art of Becoming by Melissa Richardson Banks

Read the full article here

  • "Spring Green, WI" by John Foelber. 15"h

  • "Now I Remember" by Earnest Snell. 24"h

  • "The Love Cup" by Bob Reddell. 30"h