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Ken
Nekola
has a long history in ceramics. Ken took his first ceramics course back in 1970.
While
he was earning a degree in Psychology at Southern Illinois University, he
worked at a brickyard, learning the complete brick-making process. He then
took a variety of art classes to learn how to throw pots, draw, and blow
glass. He learned about Native American pottery while working on an
archeology project near Cahokia, Illinois.
Ken perfected his throwing skills over the course of the
next two decades while working at a production pottery. He is also an
active member of a potters’ guild which sponsors workshops and contributes
pottery books and magazines to the local library.
Ken
enjoys throwing and decorating pots at EFP because it allows him to
emphasize quality over quantity, as he strives to make each pot better
than the last. It also allows him to expand his skills and to learn
different ways of working.
Ken enjoys spending time with his teenaged daughters,
playing guitar, and baking bread. He’s also considering a number of home
improvement
projects – including building a backyard kiln. |
Ken Nekola
"I have an affinity for the nature themes and classic forms at Ephraim
Pottery. I also appreciate the supportive work environment that allows
me to give to each piece the time and attention it deserves." |
