Richard bresnahan documentary

Located on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, the Saint John’s Pottery embodies, by demonstration and practical experience, the integration of aesthetic, scientific, humanistic, and moral approaches to eco-mutual living in relation to nature. Current artists of the Saint John’s Pottery are:

• Richard Bresnahan (founder, director, artist-in-residence)

• Daniel Smith (studio manager)

• Allison Breen (apprentice)

• Carter Slette (apprentice)

The Saint John’s Pottery was founded in 1979 by master potter Richard Bresnahan, who has led the Pottery as both director and artist-in-residence for more than 40 years. Bresnahan studied with art historian Sister Johanna Becker, OSB, at Saint John’s University in Minnesota and later with a National Living Treasure family of ceramics in Karatsu, Japan. Bresnahan’s role as artist-in-residence takes on several forms: he provides mentorship as part of a formal&n Richard bresnahan pottery!