“Raised in the big Horn Mountains of Wyoming I noticed the subtle aesthetics of nature early in my life. Inspiration for my ceramic art comes from beauty often missed because of the fast pace of our present world. From the boundless forms of earth, water and fire it is my attempt to create a dialogue between form and surface that should be viewed with quiet contemplation. Holding a piece of my pottery can best be expressed with a rustic sense of calm.”
Education
Barb Gregoire started her journey in clay during the late 1970’s at the University of Wyoming. Although she continued to play in clay, raising two daughters and teaching full-time in the public schools took precedence until 2008 when she quit her full time job to pursue her passion in clay. Ceramic education has been self-directed for Barb. Determined to learn from artists whose work she admired, Barb journeyed around the United States taking classes at art centers, universities, and community colleges. Influenced the most from: Ruthanne Tudball - throwing & manipulating clay while wet, Jonathan Kaplan - having a critical viewpoint, Ian Curry & Julia Galloway - glaze chemistry, Robin Hopper & Josh DeWeese - throwing big, Matt Long - porcelain, slip and soda, Jim Cooper - building kilns, Connie Christensen - nuances of shino glaze.
Invited Artist
- "Pairings", Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale, Colorado July 2011
- "Plinth Gallery and Anderson Ranch - A Ceramic Collaboration", Denver, CO June 2011
- "The Steamboat Invitational Teapot Show", Steamboat Springs, CO 2011
Galleries
- Circle 7, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Red Contemporary, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- The Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- The Art Depot, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Studio Gallery 27, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Blue Sky Pottery, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Galley Moab, Moab, UT
Educating Others
- Desert Sun Ceramics: Moab, Utah November 2016-Present
- Moab Arts and Recreation Center, Moab, Utah February 2016
- Steamboat Art’s Council: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Summer 2015
- Julie K. Anderson: Sculptural Artist Studio: Steamboat Springs, Colorado 2015-2016
- Gregoire Pottery Studio: Milner, Colorado 2013-present
- Colorado Northwestern Community College: Craig, Colorado 2009-2013
- Lowell Whitman High School: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Fall 2008
- Ceramic Design Group: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Summer 2004
