Kathy Jones | Nevada Artists Association

Artist’s Biography

Kathleen Jones is a juried Roycroft Renaissance Artisan in ceramics, creating handcrafted art pottery inspired by the American Arts and Crafts movement (1890–1920). As part of the Roycroft community, she is licensed to use the double-R mark—an honor earned through a rigorous annual jury process.

Largely self-taught, Kathleen draws inspiration from the master artisans of the past, often working in the Cuerda Seca (black cord) technique. Her work blends historical motifs with her own artistic vision, reviving the values of craftsmanship, beauty, and function. She embraces the Roycroft motto, “Head, Heart, and Hand,” in every piece she creates.

Kathleen believes handmade art has a renewed relevance in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. Through thoughtful research and design, she brings overlooked or forgotten period styles back to life—creating pieces meant to be enjoyed, cherished, and passed down.

Her work is part of the permanent collection at the Vasefinder Museum in Carson City, Nevada. You can find her latest creations at the Nevada Artists Gallery (Carson City), the Schoolhouse Gallery (East Aurora, NY), and online on Etsy and eBay.

Artist Resume

Ceramic Education

2018 Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, Nevada. Beginner pottery lessons and open workshop.
2018 Ogres-Holms Pottery, studio membership, individualized specialized workshops
2020 Hsin-Chuen Lin, Master Potter, focus lesson on shapes and throwing techniques.
Continuing self education in American Art Pottery and artists of the Arts and Crafts period.
Continuing self education on the creation of glazes.

Memberships and Associations

2018-2022 Member of the Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, Nevada.
2020-present Member of the American Art Pottery Association.
2022-2023 Member of the Carson Valley Arts Council
2025-present Member and artisan of the Nevada Artists Association
2024-present Patron and Member of Roycrofters at Large, Roycroft Renaissance Artisan in Ceramics

Exhibitions and Sales

2018 Ogres-Holmes Gallery.
2019 to 2025, Charlie B Gallery in Carson City, Nevada, permanent artist.
2019 Prism Art Gallery in Minden, Nevada. Juried exhibition.
2020 to present, dba Etsy shop, kaPHÉ Pottery.
2020 to present, permanent collection of the Vasefinder Museum, Carson City, Nevada
2024 to present, Schoolhouse Gallery in East Aurora, New York
2025-present, Nevada Artists Association

Primary specializations

Mid-fire stoneware bodies and glazes
Wheel-thrown work with a focus on art pottery pieces
Cuerda Seca technique, carving, sculpting
Arts and Crafts Revival

Web and Social Media Sites:

Website: www.kaphepottery.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaphe.pottery/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kaphepottery