Eric Nelsen, Craft And Art, Figure With Miniature Of Noguchi’s “Black Sun” And Two Cups”, Stoneware, Anagama fired, 10”H x 12”W x 8”D, 2024

NWDC Member Artist Talk: Eric Nelsen

Sunday, June 22 | 3 to 4:15 PM
Presented on ZOOM

Eric Nelsen was born to an artistic family in Seattle. His father was the prominent local architect Ibsen Nelsen. Eric apprenticed to ceramists in Bizen, Japan. In 1975, he built one of the first Japanese-style Anagama kilns in the U.S. He has been represented by the Traver Gallery since 1985.

NWDC’s Mission is to educate the public about Craft.  It is also our intention for members to know each other – to have community. Our Zoom Artist Talks address both of these purposes. The Zoom talks grew out of a tradition from in-person meetings where members presented their life story and their work. It was a way to share with each other and to get to know each other in depth.  A strong Crafts community is essential to promoting Craft in our wider culture. 

When the talks moved to Zoom during the pandemic, we immediately saw a new advantage:  far-away members could participate in real-time, the public could tune in, and we could make a permanent record of the talks on YouTube.

The support team for the Zoom talks include Executive Director Daniel Wallace, President Nancy Loorem Adams, Katherine Lewis, Lois Harbaugh, and Denise Snyder.