An old potter, out in Nebraskie

We went out to see Ervin W. Dixon at his Cedar Creek Pottery yesterday. The place is about 45 minutes outside of town in a little place called Beatrice, Nebraska. The ride out consisted of cornfields. Like this picture.

Ervin bought this old church "before you were born" and has been making a ridiculous amount of pots ever since. This November marks his 33rd annual sale before the holidays.  He was very welcoming but had a bit of Andy Rooney in him. Might be a bit of loneliness there I think.  But then again, we all have that. He said that at one point he had a list of things he would not make including lamps, ashtrays and wind chimes. Well, guess what he's making now, to prepare for the holiday sale.  

Here's a little movie I made about the drive out there.

When we went in, there was a sign on the door, letting us know to come in and turn on the lights.  It also warned of "elegant chaos" ahead...

Here are a few shots of the "elegant chaos"

Finally, here's a little movie about the place. And a short video of Ervin making one of those lamps he said he would never make. 

Thanks for having us, Ervin and thanks family and friends for coming with us. Cheers.