American Bonsai Potters

rockm said:
This has been done before, but it has to be a "living" list. BTW, the majority of American bonsai potters are fair to middling. The people who excel at it can be counted on your fingers and toes with some left over.

http://www.bonsaiempire.com/locations/potters/bonsai-potters-America
http://www.gobbs.org/chops.htm
https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/11/25/roundup-american-bonsai-potters/
http://artofbonsai.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2488
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Yeah, I've seen these lists. They are somewhat useful, but I want something that's a bit more comprehensive and informative. While I agree that some American potters are better than others, they all deserve a fair shake at exposure to let the people decide their own preferences. I just want it to be a resource for the hobby.
 
thams said:
Yeah, I've seen these lists. They are somewhat useful, but I want something that's a bit more comprehensive and informative. While I agree that some American potters are better than others, they all deserve a fair shake at exposure to let the people decide their own preferences. I just want it to be a resource for the hobby.
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Just trying to give a start. I also didn't mean that Western potters are bad. However, more than a few western potters are still learning what a good bonsai pot is. Everyone has to start somewhere, though. Even American bonsai potters will tell you that, BTW.
 
I will mention a new potter to bonsai, but a life-log ceramics professor from Indiana - Michael Thiedeman. I first saw his pots at the MABA show in Indianapolis a year or two back. Very high quality. Unfortunately I can't find any on-line sales presence. Hopefully he'll be selling again at MABA in Indianapolis again this year, July 6, 7, 8.

Also, was not aware of this until today: http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/wp-content/documents/potcompetition/PotCompetitonCatalog.pdf
Many of you may have know of it though. Some new names in there as well.
 
rockm said:
Just trying to give a start. I also didn't mean that Western potters are bad. However, more than a few western potters are still learning what a good bonsai pot is. Everyone has to start somewhere, though. Even American bonsai potters will tell you that, BTW.
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No, no, I appreciate the feedback - wasn't trying to sound unappreciative. I totally agree with your sentiments.

I went ahead and purchased a domain name for the website. I plan to get started putting something together tonight, although it'll be sometime before the site is live. I'll need the community's help with pictures of pots/signatures. I plan to contact every potter possible to provide at least basic info. The deceased potters will be a little tricky, but I should be able to gather enough with help from everyone.
 
BrianBay9 said:
I will mention a new potter to bonsai, but a life-log ceramics professor from Indiana - Michael Thiedeman. I first saw his pots at the MABA show in Indianapolis a year or two back. Very high quality. Unfortunately I can't find any on-line sales presence. Hopefully he'll be selling again at MABA in Indianapolis again this year, July 6, 7, 8.

Also, was not aware of this until today: http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/wp-content/documents/potcompetition/PotCompetitonCatalog.pdf
Many of you may have know of it though. Some new names in there as well.
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The pots in the competition were also for sale.
http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/wp-content/documents/potcompetition/GalleryGuide.pdf
 
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BrianBay9 said:
I will mention a new potter to bonsai, but a life-log ceramics professor from Indiana - Michael Thiedeman. I first saw his pots at the MABA show in Indianapolis a year or two back. Very high quality. Unfortunately I can't find any on-line sales presence. Hopefully he'll be selling again at MABA in Indianapolis again this year, July 6, 7, 8.

Also, was not aware of this until today: http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/wp-content/documents/potcompetition/PotCompetitonCatalog.pdf
Many of you may have know of it though. Some new names in there as well.
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Excellent link!
 
rockm said:
This has been done before, but it has to be a "living" list. BTW, the majority of American bonsai potters are fair to middling. The people who excel at it can be counted on your fingers and toes with some left over.
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Well, since you brought it up what exactly makes a good pot? It may well be worth a new thread on the subject to enlighten us less knowledgeable folks.
 
Speaking of potters, how is the best way to find or research who made a pot? I've got what I believe is an American potter's pot, but I don't know who made it and my google searches have been inconclusive.
 
Gdy2000 said:
Speaking of potters, how is the best way to find or research who made a pot? I've got what I believe is an American potter's pot, but I don't know who made it and my google searches have been inconclusive.
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Post some pics, perhaps someone on here can identify it.
 
Gdy2000 said:
Speaking of potters, how is the best way to find or research who made a pot? I've got what I believe is an American potter's pot, but I don't know who made it and my google searches have been inconclusive.
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@rockm already posted this link http://www.gobbs.org/chops.htm earlier. Maybe it will help.
 
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