My wife is a potter (clay not the other kind) and we are thinking about bringing her wheel and stuff down next trip. Does anyone know of any supplier
in Baja Sur for clay etc? ThanksRnR - 4-6-2012 at 07:22 AM
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Originally posted by chuckie
My wife is a potter (clay not the other kind) and we are thinking about bringing her wheel and stuff down next trip. Does anyone know of any supplier
in Baja Sur for clay etc? Thanks
Yes, there is a talavera/potter's shop in La Paz.
It's a family operation from the grandparent's down thru the grandchildren making pottery, plates, planters, cups, bowls, tiles, you name it .....
When we were in there, there was a person spinning clay on a wheel making bowls, three people glazing, another preparing a load for the kiln. So, all
the supplies are available at this operation.
Problem right now is that can't remember the exact directions/location. It is within three blocks of the corner of Constitution and Guillermo Prieto
and to the north. We were going to Quinta Lupita Talavera store and looking for a shady place to park. Went around a few corners, parked, and
started to walk back to Quinta Lupita's. Saw a display of talavera tiles on the sidewalk and a open doorway. Stepped through and were in the
shop/showroom.
I actually prefer the items in this shop. The designs are more geometric, colors a bit more subdued, and in general, not as gaudy as some the
talavera items that come over from the shops in Puebla.
If you're really interested I'll find it again and come up with directions. Anybody else in La Paz know the location???chuckie - 4-6-2012 at 07:28 AM
Thanks..an exact location would be nice, but if not, another Baja adventure finding it......paranewbi - 4-6-2012 at 10:52 AM
It's called Ibarra's Pottery
Guillermo Prieto #625 between the streets of Torree Iglesias and Republica.
If you find the Tailhunter restaurant on the Malecon the street after it is Torre Iglesias.
If your at the Cathedral / Park (5 de Mayo and Revolucion) go up 2 blocks away from the Malecon and take a left on G.Prieto for 4 1/2 blocks.
Awesome place...your wife will want to sit down and go to work! If I knew how I would have. Nice courtyard open workshop with owners house in back.paranewbi - 4-6-2012 at 10:57 AM
chuckie...check out this website...spanish but fun map.
Also...they give these maps away at the vendors shown on them (most of the time)...handy for walking around...the one on this page is not updated
though.
Thanks All!! That made the decision for us, we'll find room in the truck...Good folks on Nomad!wilderone - 4-7-2012 at 08:42 AM
As Chuckie's wife probably knows, not all clays are created equal. Some require higher heat - which leads to the quality of the kiln and what temps
it can reach. Ditto for the glazes. Check out that local pottery shop and see if what they have is what you want. She could also become a Mata
Ortiz-style potter - au naturale - dig, strain, mix your own clay; hand made pieces, natural mineral glazes; fire with free range cow dung.Mula - 4-7-2012 at 08:59 AM
Jeanine at the Caballo Blanco book store in Loreto is a potter. Has a wheel and a kiln.rhintransit - 4-7-2012 at 09:20 AM
Iberra's is a commercial pottery store, making and selling end products (which are gorgeous and I have started my collection of dinnerware, buying
some each time I get to La Paz. but whether or not they would share sources for clay, who knows? you might check with them before you haul the wheel
and kiln down.
I know Jeannine at Caballa Blanco in Loreto, and will see her today, I'll ask her about supplies down here and will u2u you later.Mula - 4-7-2012 at 09:23 AM
I think there are a bunch of potters in Todo Santos, also.rhintransit - 4-10-2012 at 04:30 PM
spoke with Jeannine of Cabella Blanco in Loreto today. she says she brings her supplies in from the states, that there may be some supplies available
somewhere but she is not aware of any.chuckie - 4-10-2012 at 05:14 PM
This is all good info, we will visit Janine in Loreto...Most likely bring in clay from the US, and see if Janine will sell kiln time...Thanks all...DavidE - 4-10-2012 at 08:42 PM
Clay is called "Barro" in Mexico and acceptable potters clay can be referred to as "barro para macetas Y comales" Write that down if you wish.
Experimenting with different raw clay can actually be fun. Many forms of barro seem to fire better with an ascending temperature ramp rather than
instant immersion.Paula - 4-11-2012 at 03:03 PM
There is an art supply store, Papeleria Agruel, at Guillermo Prieto #189. This is the same neighborhood as Ibarra Pottery. Although they specialize
in painting and graphic supplies, they may have information on where clay can be found. I've heard that mixed clay is available in La Paz, and I
would assume that Ibarra is the source. Most potters are generous, open, agreeable people (I know this because I am one!) and are willing to share
information.figuex - 10-21-2013 at 10:49 PM
