Wayne is a 5th generation potter. Wayne's father, Carl and
grandfather, Maryland (Bud) Hewell were traditional folk potters. Wayne
has been making pottery for over 31 years. He continues a family tradition
of making all pottery by hand and firing it in an old fashioned
wood burning kiln. Wayne makes wonderful works of art at his home in
Gillsville, Georgia and uses several glazes including albany slip, tobacco
spit, red and blue glazes.
As you can see from the picture below, Wayne enjoys teaching his grandson Landon
how to make pottery. In the picture below he is teaching him how to center the clay
on the wheel. Landon is only five but enjoys playing in the mud with Papa Wayne!
Last updated April 24, 2010