Liz Quackenbush

Born and raised in Wyckoff, NJ, Quackenbush was inspired by her upbringing and collection of handmade objects that filled her home. Quackenbush studied under Betty Woodman at the University of Colorado, and continued her creative journey as a full-time potter in Vermont. In 1997, Quackenbush taught ceramics at Penn State University for 23 years before moving to Seattle, where she lives and works now. Quackenbush’s work is deeply inspired by ceramics made during the 13th through 17th centuries in Iran, Span, Portugal, Italy, France and England. Responding to her own day to day, Quackenbush creates decorative vessels illustrated with plant life, relief and texture.