Peter
Black
Ceramics · Handmade Clay Works
Shaped by clay,
guided by function
I was raised in an environment which always respected the value of art. My father was a painter and teacher who always encouraged me to pursue creative outlets. At the age of 13, I purchased my first kiln and worked with clay while thinking about art school throughout high school.
I attended the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI. Though I was always planning on Graphic Design as a major, I had an attachment to clay work I couldn't give up — and received a BFA in Ceramics.
I work in several different types of clay. This allows me to choose the technique depending on the final function or objective use of the work. The construction could include wheel throwing, hand building, slip casting, and combinations of all three.
I give serious attention to each stage of the process to achieve unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, while maintaining their intended function. My work is made and shown here on Cape Ann, where the landscape and creative community continue to inspire it.
Selected Works
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Every piece,
made by hand
01
Wheel Throwing
Traditional forms shaped by hand on the wheel — each piece uniquely responsive to touch and intention.
02
Hand Building
Coiling, pinching, and slab construction allow for sculptural freedom beyond the wheel's possibilities.
03
Slip Casting
Liquid clay poured into molds for refined, consistent forms — technique meets design intention.
Find the work,
find the maker
Peter's work is available at Local Colors Artists' Cooperative in downtown Gloucester — at the heart of Cape Ann's arts community — and showcased regularly on Instagram. Reach out for commissions, availability, or to say hello.