Dr. Howard Sawhill, Founder of Cone Blue Pottery: a Ceramic Glaze and Research Studio, Chapel Hill, NC
Howard Sawhill graduated from MIT with a PhD in Ceramics and, after 30 years in industrial R&D, founded “Cone Blue Pottery”. He has had multiple publications in “Ceramics Art+Perception” and “Studio Potter” and regularly presents STEAM posters at the annual NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference.
He has taught ceramic glaze workshops across NC, including at Odyssey ClayWorks (Asheville), Claymakers (Durham), Sawtooth School for Visual Arts (Winston Salem), and the Arts Center (Carrboro), and received additional training in ceramic art, sculpture, painting and color theory. In 2026 he taught hand-built pottery classes to senior citizens at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, Carrboro Arts, Center, Forest at Duke and through Olli at the Judea Reform Congregation.
For an interesting look at Howard’s work and research, consult the website:
