Dita Lewis-Panter

Jul 31

Ceramics

I work in clay, mostly on the wheel. I am a horse enthusiast and use my love of horse to inspire me.

I started my clay journey in high school. Once I graduated, life happened. I came back to it 40 years later and have been going strong ever since. I attend different workshops with various ceramicists once or twice a year. This gives me new ideas and new innovations in creating.

I love the feel of the clay moving through my hands. Centering the clay is a spiritual, meditative process. I can always tell when I’m not quite centered myself when it takes too long to center my clay. Creating a pleasing vessel or functional piece knowing that it started as just a lump of clay is very satisfying. Deciding on color once a piece is ready for glazing can be so much fun. I also enjoy alternative firing; raku, saggar, wood, or soda, these are all fun options with unpredictable results. Large platters are one of my favorite forms to create. It gives me a large canvas to glaze and experiment on.

Artist Name: Dita Lewis-Panter
Artist Medium: Ceramics
Studio Address: 6910 E. Haight Road Lodi, CA 95240
Studio Instructions: None