Phyllis Schwartz

Phyllis Schwartz has worked as a ceramic artist for over a decade. Her handbuilding is experimental and expressive. Working in a variety of ceramic processes, she has experimented with traditional firing methods, gas firing, wood firing, pit firing and raku firing. Her handbuilding forms are molded, assembled, draped and sculpted, finished using a variety of techniques that range from traditional glazing to wood ash glazing in wood fire kilns.
Recent exhibitions include BC in a Box: a Traveling Exhibit of 150 Exquisite Miniatures touring British Columbia and In a Palm of a Hand: BC to Japan Touring Exhibition.
As an Artist-in-residence with the Vancouver School Board, Phyllis Schwartz works with a variety of age groups integrating clay work with drama and creative writing.