Welcome!
I’m Tom Venner, a ceramic artist who is passionate about making objects for everyday use and enjoyment.
Thanks for visiting my web site!
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You will find brief descriptions of my professional history and my work below.
And be sure to come back often as I plan to add new work regularly.
A resident of SE Michigan, I’ve been making ceramic objects for many years. I have shown my work in galleries, exhibitions and museums and have been awarded a prestigious Creative Artists grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts. My career has included teaching as a professor of ceramics, serving as a college dean, leading arts organizations like the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair and the Michigan Potters Association, while continuing to work as a studio artist. Ceramics is my passion. It all takes place in my former chicken coop studio!
About My Work
The ceramic objects shown here represent my best work. They are high-fired and made of durable, stoneware clay and glaze. They are useful, safe and beautiful!
Each object is unique. You may detect the influence of Scandinavian or Asian ceramics on my style – areas that greatly interest me. I also try to capture some of the naturalness and joy of the making process while creating an elegant form. All this is in the hope that my work will be used and enjoyed.
Venner Ceramics 