Anita Garfein
Member

E-mail Contact:

Anita Garfein - Agarfamily@aol.com

I love clay in all its infinite possibilities, textures and colors. I love looking at the work of all potters and sensing their hands and voices, past and present. I love shaping an amorphous lump of clay into a new form, treasuring both the acts of creation and organization. A self-trained potter, I spent ten years exploring clay avenues from raku to porcelain, from sculpture to mugs. At this time I am firmly settled into the life of a functional potter, working in high fired stoneware.

I get inspiration from the vibrant forms and hues of Colorado’s mountains and all the dry land country of the west. These I love, and this is reflected in my work. I use strongly contrasting glazes to achieve a lively, colorful effect. I want my pottery to look and feel good and to provide pleasure and grace to everyday life.

My work life is divided pretty evenly between production in my home studio and glazing and high-firing at Castle Clay Studio in Denver. This division provides a good mix of solitude and contact with other clay artists.

I reside with my family and cat in Littleton, Colorado.

Anita's work is available in the following galleries:

Studio 8369
1117 Grand Lake Ave.
Grand Lake, CO
www.facebook.com/Studio8369
970-627-3104

Made in Colorado Shoppe
2105 Eagle Dr.
Pagosa Springs, CO
www.madeincolorado.com
970-731-2264

Shadow Mountain Gallery
28116 Hwy 74, Suite 2
Evergreen, CO
www.shadowmountaingallery.com
303-670-3488

Stonehenge Gallery
514 6th Street
Georgetown, CO
www.stonehengegallery.com
303-569-2153

La Veta Gallery on Main
210 S. Main Street
La Veta, CO
www.lavetagalleryonmain.com
719-742-3666

Aspen and Evergreen Gallery
356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Apt 1
Estes Park, CO
www.facebook.com/AspenAndEvergreenGallery
970-586-4355

Get Real Bazaar
306 S. Main Street
Breckenridge, CO
www.getrealbazaar.com
720-934-5367