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Hi, I'm Wanda (Parkhurst) Ferrin. In 1973, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in art education from Concordia Teachers College (now Concordia University) in Seward, Nebraska. There I met and married a music major, Richard Ferrin, the love of my life.

I have worked in various art mediums since those college days, including oil painting, drawing, jewelry casting, and stained glass window making.  Since studying ceramic arts at Moorpark College from 1997-2001, I have spent the majority of my time pursuing my creative passion to make beautiful yet functional pottery.

It is indeed a joy to create these pieces, and I hope that this is passed on to each person who touches and uses my artware. My creations are not just for special occasions, but for daily use in creating beauty where one would normally find the mundane. Using art in everyday life reminds us that every day is special and worth celebrating in small ways.

Each pottery piece is individually hand built or wheel thrown. Most pieces are made of porcelain, with a few crafted from white or buff stoneware. My work is bisque-fired, glazed, and refired in an electric kiln in my home studio. Glazes have been carefully formulated to be safe for food, dishwasher, microwave and pre-heated oven.

(Below, are shots of our family. Left, I'm with our son and his wife, and our two grandsons. Right, Richard joins me with our daughter and her husband.)

Contact Information

Telephone

805-527-4295

Address

3053 N. Springfield Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Electronic mail

General Information: wanda@ferrinpottery.com
Webmaster: wanda@ferrinpottery.com

Send mail to wanda@ferrinpottery.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 04/28/08

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