Heather Binder

Heather Binder is a ceramic artist and dedicated arts educator who is fascinated by patterns
and geometries found in places most people pass by without noticing. Her upbringing in Rhode
Island can be recognized as a significant reference for her sculptures. She holds a BFA from
Carnegie Mellon University, and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Heather has taught art and ceramics in public schools for more than 30 years and is currently is
a visiting critic at the Rhode Island School of Design. Heather prefers alternate atmospheres for
her work and primarily fires with Chris Gustin in his Japanese style anagama wood kiln. She has
been awarded fellowships and residencies from Arrowmont School for Arts and Crafts,
Touchstone Center for Craft and the Pocosin Art and Craft School. Heather Binder’s work can be
found in galleries, retail shops, restaurants and private collections around the world.

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