"I strongly feel that my work should be handled and used. Touch is an important part of it," Christiane notes while cradling one of her distinctive mugs filled with warm coffee. "My pots are not serious pots; they are meant to be a playful, joyous part of daily life." Her work has an intimate context, which means they fit in with family and personal life.   "Even though I started making pottery in this country, I am deeply influenced by what I've seen in Europe." Her European cultural roots have intermingled with her many years of American residence. The result is a unique approach to decorative surface and form."

Currently a resident of Iowa City, Christiane Knorr is a founding member of Iowa Artisans Gallery.  She is presently retired from full-time pottery production work.

 Details: mugs, bowls, square plates, serving dishes, vases, teapots, birdbaths.