Richard Wright

Full-time potter and craftsman

Richard Wright is a full-time potter and craftsman who has spent 30 years perfecting his craft. He is based in Lenoir, North Carolina, and is known for his traditional Catawba Valley pottery. Prior to his career as a potter, Wright was a physical therapist. He lives with his wife of 29 years and has three children. Wright's home is a historic 19th-century residence. He continues to be active in the craft of pottery a...