Unbroken Tradition from a 9th generation Southern potter

Jerry Brown carries forward an unbroken tradition of Southern stoneware pottery that has been in his family for nine generations.

Jerry and and wife, Sandra, run a small scale family operation, still using a mule to power his clay mill. As well, Jerry uses many of the old glazes and traditional shapes that the Brown family has utilized since the turn of the century. His work is a testimony to the vitality and continuity of the Southern pottery tradition.
Jerry was awarded the National Heritage Fellowship in 1992. 

Most recently a festival has been named in his honor.  The Jerry Brown Arts Festival - also called the JBAF.

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