Handcrafted Tile Work by: Kristin Barnhardt Conrad

Fire Child Pottery & Tile is located in the Rocky Mountains about 40 minutes west of Denver, Colorado. It is a studio producing handmade tile furnishings and decor; each piece individually designed and crafted by Kristin Barnhardt Conrad. "City Moon" 8"H x 38"W Tile Wall Hanging "I came to clay after first being a painter (oil on canvas). After learning to throw pottery, I realized that working with clay fulfilled a need for a more tactile experience with my work (i.e. I really like the physical aspect of digging in and "wrestling" with the clay!). When I began doing tilework, it satisfied the need for physical involvement, AND my love of drawing, color, symbology, texture, and even a little pyromania (firing the work in the kiln)!" "Lifedance" 8"H x 38"W Tile Wall Hanging "The inspiration for my work springs from my interest in the endless cycles of birth, growing, fading, death, and rebirth; and finding meaning in our place in the pattern. Living close to nature, I witness these cycles and use the symbols of the natural world to express small pieces of the mystery." Back to Profile Page © 1997-07 Crafts Across America. All Rights Reserved. CAA Privacy Statement