Haddie Hadachek
is the potter at
Black Bear
Pottery & Studio
An award winning clay artist, Haddie designs and makes decorative
pieces and sculptural works.
These include floor vases (18" to 36" in height), wall hangings, urns, goldfish ponds and free standing sculpture.
These artistic pieces are made from earthenware, stoneware or porcelain clays and employ various construction, glazing and
firing techniques.
Her art work is influenced by the graceful organic forms found in nature - from the deserts of the Southwest
to the tropics of Nicaragua where she spends time working with
Potters for Peace.
Haddie's work can be found nation wide in exhibits, galleries, private and corporate collections.
A dedicated craftsperson, Haddie has also developed a complete line of
functional hand thrown pottery. She mixes her own glazes to provide a unique and broad selection of colors and then high fires
these pieces to 2370 degs.
This pottery is intended to be used. It is lead - free, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Haddies functional pottery and one of a kind pieces are
on display and for sale at the studio.
Nicaraguan pottery are also for sale at Black Bear Pottery.
Generally, the studio is open 10-6 on Saturdays, Noon to 5 Sun., Mon., Tues., & Fri.. On Wednesday & Thursday and in the winter, the studio is open by luck or by
appointment. To be sure it is open or for directions you may call 1-218-764-3296 or e-mail Haddie at blacbear@brainerd.net.
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