Jon Van Zyle's "Homer by the Bay", sold exclusively at the Art Shop Gallery, Homer Alaska $75

Homer, Alaska's Premier Gallery

Alaskan Art by Alaskan Artists- and More!

Local Alaskan Pottery

by

Libby Berezin & Leola Rutherford

Elizabeth (Libby) Berezin

Clay artist Elizabeth Berezin moved to Alaska with her husband in 1975 after completing a B.A. In literature.

Elizabeth makes wheel-thrown pottery and hand-built pottery of stoneware clay.  Much of her work is functional tableware, but she also enjoys constructing sculptures and wall pieces.  Though largely self-taught, she has attended college art classes and workshops with national and international clay artists.  Her work has placed in many local juried shows over the past twenty-five years.

   The Gallery carries a large selection of her work- in many patterns and colors.  Individually built and fired each piece is a one of a kind, but sets may be collected in a variety of colors.  We have many more of her pieces in the Gallery, please call or email for particular styles and patterns.  If we don't have what you are looking for, we can order it for you.  Special orders are welcome, including complete sets of dinner ware. 

Note: All of Libby's pottery comes in various colors and patterns.  Below is a sampling of her pieces which are either available or can be ordered in the finish you want. 

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Hanging Vase/Holder, 7" High, 35	Quiche, 10", $43	Tray, 9", $42	Tray, 10", $54
Individual Chip and Dip, 8", $39	Chip and Dip, 10", $49	Covered Cassarole, 6", $59	Cream and Sugar, Green Fern $38 set
Pie Pan, 10", Red Fern $43	Mug, Green Fern $18	Mug, Red Fern $18	French Onion Soup $26
Saki Pitcher $20 Sushi Tray $56 4 Saki Cups $38	Covered Cheese $39 Small Mug $14	Chicken Roaster $69 Assorted Colors	Chicken not included, but receipe and instructions are!
Hanging Match Holders $29 Assorted Colors	Wine Glass $25	4" Candlestick Holder $12	Candle Holder $26
Individual Chip and Dip, 8", $39	Hanging Vase, 7" High, $39	Lotion or Soap Dispenser, 7.5", $24	Toothbrush Holder, 4", $16
Glass, 4", $28	Halibut Bowl $42	Rice Bowl (chopsticks not included) $22 Quiche $43 Glass $15	Vase $3 Sugar & Creamer $35
Large Mug $22	Omlet Mixing Bowl $43	Quiche $52	Medium Chip and Dip $59
Medium Chip and Dip $59	Large Tortilla Warmer or Covered Casserole $79	Inside of Large Tortilla Warmer	Small Tortilla Warmer or Covered Casserole $49
Honey Pot $31	Bowl $35	Bowl $35 Mug $22	Triple Candlestick $32
Soup Mug $24 Small Mug $14 Glass $18	Small Tray $14	12" Tray $52	Lotion or Soap Dispenser $24
Toothbrush Holder $16	Mirrors in various finishes $29 and up	Pitcher $36	3 qt. Bowl $72
Clocks in Various Colors $32 and up	Tray $35	Double Condiment $25 Also comes in triple condiment

Leola Rutherford

Girdwood artist Leola Rutherford is a 5th generation Alaskan with a passion for pottery.  She is a Pottery Guild member, certified teacher, and mother of three.

Leola learned about pottery from her grandmother and today teaches pottery both from her Girdwood studio and also to adults with mental and physical challenges at the ARC of Anchorage. She has been an "Artist in Residence" and received several Best of Show and Grand Champion ribbons for her pottery. Her popular line of Sea Otter, Halibut and Salmon soap dishes are each individually crafted by hand and textured with Alaskan seashells. The rich colors of her mugs and dish sets are inspired by her memorable Alaskan experiences.

All pieces are individually signed by the artists. Leola's high fire pottery is dishwasher and oven safe (place in a COLD oven and preheat).

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New: Mini Mudbank Monster Banks 6" Comes in assorted colors and delightful monsters! No two alike $50		Mudbank Monster Banks Comes in assorted delightful colors. No two alike. $100 each	Knitting Bowl Comes in Assorted Colors 10" Dia. $70
Knitting Bowl Comes in Assorted Colors 7" Dia. $40	Large Salmon Platter $160 20" long- suitable for baking your fish or use as a tray!	Tall Moose Mug $25	Tall Moose Mug $25
Bear Mug $24	Bear Mug $24	Soup Mug $24 Comes in assorted colors	Tall Mug $24 Comes in assorted colors
Medium Mug $22 Comes in assorted colors	Small Mug $20 Comes in assorted colors	Sea Otter Spoon Rest or Soap Dish $16 Comes in assorted colors	Puffin Spoon Rest or Soap Dish $16 Comes in assorted colors
Bear Spoon Rest or Soap Dish $16 Comes in assorted colors	Moose Spoon Rest or Soap Dish- Has a Hole for Hanging $16.50 Comes in assorted colors	Halibut Spoon Rest or Soap Dish $16 Comes in assorted colors	Salmon Spoon Rest or Soap Dish $16 Comes in assorted colors
Rutherford's Vessels of the Sea All hand thrown and come in various glazes 12-14" high $350	Scalpin	Octopus	Hermit Crab
Rutherford's Vessels of the Land All hand thrown and come in various glazes 12-14" high $350	Alder	Devil's Club	Raspberry

Click here to see more of Leola's work and a YouTube video of her forming her pottery

Clay in Motion

Handmade pottery from Walla Walla, Washington.  These are very popular here, and although not made in Alaska, they are handmade in the USA.

New in the Gallery:

Deviled Egg Plates, Mini Vases, Pitchers and Bowles

Deviled Egg Platter (Sorry, deviled eggs not included!) $30 Assorted colors	Mini Bowls $6.50 Assorted colors	Mini Pitchers $6.50 Assorted colors	Mini Vases $6.50 Assorted Colors

Handwarmer Mugs for Right or Left Handed Drinkers Come in 8 Fabulous Colors.  

Note: We are sold out of right handed mugs until after Christmas- Still have left handed mugs!

$20 each

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Desert Sand	Misty Green	Mocha	Mossy Creek
Mystic Waters	Ocean Tide	Purple Passion	Mountain Meadows

Last Updated: 01/27/2012