Feats of Clay

A small statue of The Buddha sits on a shelf in the studio of artist Worley Faver.  Perhaps it is a daily reminder of one of the great teachings - of how one thing passes into another thing, that everything and everyone is connected.

"The universe has many lessons to teach us if we will be calm and listen," says Faver.  "I find clay is a portal to expanding my spiritual ties to the earth and all creation."

Worley Faver's art is pottery.  He takes clay and transforms it into the most beautiful and elegant pottery you will ever see.  He does so using techniques that were developed thousands of years ago, long before the introduction of the potter's wheel.  Techniques used by inhabitants of the American southwest centuries ago and of the ancient Egyptians.  His tools include a simple stone for polishing, a walnut shell to add texture, and of course, his hands and him imagination.

His gift of taking the most basic material found on earth and transforming it into pottery connects us all with the wisdom of the ancients and the promise and potential of each new day.

The Worley Faver Pottery Studio & Gallery is located on the oldest street in St. Augustine at 11A Aviles Street in the historic downtown area.  His work is also displayed at the Brilliance in Color Gallery, at 25 King Steet.  And you can visit his web site at http://faverpottery.com.