Heather A. F. Binder Art

Heather Binder is a ceramic artist and dedicated arts educator who is fascinated by patternsand geometries found in places most people pass by without noticing. Her upbringing in RhodeIsland can be recognized as a significant reference for her sculptures. She holds a BFA fromCarnegie 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 currentlya visiting critic at the Rhode Island School of Design. Heather prefers alternate atmospheres forher work and primarily fires with Chris Gustin in his Japanese style anagama wood kiln. She hasbeen 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 befound in galleries, retail shops, restaurants and private collections around the world.