Thanhauser at the potter’s wheel inside his studio, which was once used as a boatbuilding workshop. – Lexi Van ValkenburghThe shard pile features smashed, finished pieces that did not pass muster. – Lexi Van ValkenburghUnrefined Vineyard clay is one of the mediums used by Thanhauser. – Lexi Van ValkenburghThanhauser in his studio pouring smooth white “slip.” – Lexi Van ValkenburghOnce his pieces are ready to be fired he places them inside the commercial kiln. – Lexi Van ValkenburghPottery pieces ready to be fired. – Lexi Van Valkenburgh– Lexi Van Valkenburgh– Lexi Van Valkenburgh