Monica & Ray Sommerville
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Artist Statement
Monica Sommerville first came into contact with clay in 1977 during her senior year at Notre Dame Catholic High School. While majoring in Political Science at West Chester University, she was regularly found in the pottery studio. After moving to Allentown, PA in 1988, she continued to develop as a potter while working in the nonprofit sector and raising two daughters with her husband, Ray.
After more than 20 years as a landscaper, Ray Sommerville transitioned into working with clay and glazes helping to launch Sommerville Pottery. Initially in Allentown, Sommerville Pottery is now located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.
Sommerville Pottery is wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. Using dark and light clay bodies, each piece is fired at approximately 2000 degrees and then glazed in earth-tone browns, tans, greens and blues. It is traditional, practical, well-made pottery. Each piece is functional, dishwasher safe, and very durable.
