Scott Hunter on fri 18 oct 96
Hello.
I've just set up a web site for a friend and I'm looking for some
feedback before I list it with the search engines. If any ceramic
experts would care to review it I'd appreciate it.
The style is called Fabrique. It originated in Seattle in the early
70's and because of the unique style, really took off, eventually
the artist was able to employ 15 people manufacturing Fabrique.
HTTP://206.213.65.29/~fabrique
Please take the time to have a look and drop me a note!
Thanks!
Scott Hunter
scott-h@accessone.com
Timothy Dean Malm on mon 21 oct 96
If I'm not mistaken, it also fell out of favor to the point of bankruptcy.
The forms had wide rims that slanted outward. They were molded and heavy.
Glazing was a simple overlap/interface. Colors were generally earthtone,
an aesthetic which also disappeared (here in Seattle).
Tim Malm
Washington Potters Assoc.
Pres. '96
On Fri, 18 Oct 1996, Scott Hunter wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hello.
>
> I've just set up a web site for a friend and I'm looking for some
> feedback before I list it with the search engines. If any ceramic
> experts would care to review it I'd appreciate it.
>
> The style is called Fabrique. It originated in Seattle in the early
> 70's and because of the unique style, really took off, eventually
> the artist was able to employ 15 people manufacturing Fabrique.
>
> HTTP://206.213.65.29/~fabrique
>
> Please take the time to have a look and drop me a note!
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Scott Hunter
> scott-h@accessone.com
>
PJLewing@aol.com on wed 23 oct 96
Scott,
I believe the stoneware dinnerware manufacturer you're referring to was
Fabrik. It was originally hand-thrown by Jim McBride. He moved to Seattle
about 1970 or 1971 after leaving Alfred (I think) and worked at Pottery
Northwest until he could buy some mass-production equipment and start up the
factory. The work was indeed distinctive, especially the handles. It was
almost all ram-pressed. The Fabrik factory thrived for a number of years,
but eventually Jim moved on to designing other things, he and his wife Mary,
who had been running the business, divorced, and it gradually faded away,
probably because it didn't have its original guiding light and technical
expert. It was real nice dinnerware, though.
Paul Lewing, Seattle
June Perry on wed 23 oct 96
I found a site called Fabrik or was it Fabrique? using the Lycos search
engine. It is definitely ram pressed looking, heavy type stoneware in a two
color simple decor. Half the plate dipped in a white or off white and the
other half in a brown, I think. My laptop doesn't have full matrix color so I
don't always get the best possible view on these sites. It is still in
business. Maybe someone else bought he business. I didn't bother to save the
web address. The handles on the coffee cups are kind of heavy and clunky and
sharp lined rather than curved and flowing.
Regards,
June
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