Darla Earnhardt              

Mission Statement

 

A blend of impressionism, functionality and nature come together in the works of this native North Carolina artist.  With a core belief that everyone should enjoy pottery on a daily basis, Darla Hudson has created a collection to be part of your life, rather than a piece stuck on your mantle.

Biography

 

Darla Hudson has a passion for pots!  Working on the wheel and with slabs, her work is influenced by the elements of her home state where water, flora and fauna come to life in the colors, textures and shapes of her work.  This North Carolina artist enjoys teaching individuals to explore their inner creativity through clay at The Community Arts Project in Cornelius, North Carolina.

As an avid collector of pottery, who later turned professional, Darla has been inspired through workshops taught by Robin Hopper, Tom Coleman, Gay Smith, Daniel Johnston, Suze Lindsay, Phil Rogers, and many more.  She has also worked with local Charlotte area artist in both student and colleague capacity, and is an active board member of the Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Guild.  Her work is currently on display at the Wooden Stone in Davidson, North Carolina.

Currently, Darla works out of her studio in Mooresville tucked away on a creek in the woods.  Beaver Creek Pottery is the ideal place to gather inspiration.  Beaver Creek got its name from several beaver dams on the creek, and like Darla’s energy, this lively and active area is part of her every clay creation.