Teresa Johnston

Teresa is a Calgary based ceramic artist and designer. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art (now Alberta University of the Arts) a BFA major in Ceramics. Teresa has an affinity for Ceramic history. In particular the industrial age ceramics of Stoke-on-Trent and the Creamware creations of Josiah Wedgwood. She is also inspired by the folk art tradition of Scrimshaw from the same era. Led by her obsession with historical craft, Teresa was fortunate to attend a Summer residency in Faenza, Italy, studying at the Faenza Art Ceramic Centre under masters in their respective fields. Along with regular ceramic studio classes, she was also introduced to ceramic restoration and the history of ceramic art and architecture. While in Italy she was trained in the art of majolica painting, a technique she incorporates in her work today.

Historical research, Illustration and design considerations are always at the forefront of Teresa’s work. She typically spends several hours in her sketchbook designing a new piece before it will get translated into the finished ceramic form, resulting in a well crafted, well designed object that the user can appreciate on a daily basis.