Ollas! : the pottery of Mata Ortiz

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Self-taught Mexican artist Juan Quezada, inspired by ancient pottery of the Casas Grandes culture, taught over 400 residents of Mata Ortiz the skills of hand-formed pottery. In this program, Juan's...

Self-taught Mexican artist Juan Quezada, inspired by ancient pottery of the Casas Grandes culture, taught over 400 residents of Mata Ortiz the skills of hand-formed pottery. In this program, Juan's nephew, Mauro Quezada, will take students through the entire process from digging the clay, to building and decorating a pot, and finally, the outdoor firing. Features examples by other skilled potters of Mata Ortiz.

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