Nancy Rinek

I first fell in love with pottery while in college. Afterwards, I took any classes I could during my years as a social worker and mom. After working with clay now for 35 years, I am still most interested in functional pieces that are primarily stoneware and thrown on the wheel. I'm intrigued with altering the shapes made on the wheel, and enjoy the addition of details such as handles and feet that can accentuate the form and add uniqueness. New ideas in workshops and classes motivate me, but my greatest inspiration comes from the sharing of ideas, and the sense of community I have found in the Potters' Guild.