Anitra Watley Allen

Anitra Watley Allen is a clay sculptress whose award winning work is exhibited widely, particularly in the Southwest. She makes masks, pottery, sculptures, mosaics and jewelry combining her heritage with both ancient/modern ceramic techniques. Her work is mainly hand-built, Raku or pit-fired, and often adorned with beading, feathers, fibers and other decorations derived from nature. A biologist by training, Anitra enjoys involving herself in the more technical aspects of ceramic art. She built her own kilns and formulates the greater part of her glaze colors. She has taught ceramics since 1981, conducts workshops on her craft and often acts as a technical consultant for other potters. Anitra maintains her studio in her home in Arizona.

 Custom 3-D Tiles
installed on the outside facade of a commercial building

Peacock Project
medallion on foyer floor of private residence

Mosaic Process
Making tiles by hand of clay

Earthling Sculptures
 ranging in size up to 5 feet

Workshops
Hands-on in the classroom or demos on the road