Don Reitz Ceramics
American, 1929-2014
Donald Lester Reitz was an American ceramic artist, recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in the United States. He was a teacher of ceramic art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1962–88. During this period, he adapted the pottery firing technique developed in the Middle Ages, which involved pouring salt into the pottery kiln during the firing stage. The method was taught in European ceramic art schools, but largely unknown in United States studio pottery.
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Creator: Don Reitz
Don Reitz Signed Salt Fired Studio Ceramic Pottery Sculpture Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and unique work by famed American ceramic master Don Reitz who was known for his salt-fired works and the distinctive colors and forms he achiev...
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- Why is Don Reitz famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Don Reitz is famous for his influence on ceramic arts. He is recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in the United States. Reitz served as a ceramic art professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1962 to 1988. During this period, he adapted a pottery firing technique developed in the Middle Ages, which involved pouring salt into the pottery kiln during the firing stage. The method was taught in European ceramic art schools but was largely unknown in American studio pottery. Explore a collection of Don Reitz pottery on 1stDibs.