Welcome to The Wolfe Studio!
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Wolfe Birds TM
Inspired by Nature, shaped by art
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| Mother's Day Baby Birds |
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Elizabeth (Bebe) Wolfe now runs the studio started by her parents, Karl and Mildred Nungester Wolfe, over 60 years ago. First built on its present site, a mile or two outside the Jackson city limits as established at that time, this quiet retreat has been a place of exceptional artistic energy and creativity.
In recogition of Karl's and Mildred's lifetime of work including their artistic influence in the community, and of the remarkable continuity of this creative activity, the Wolfe Studio was honored to receive the 2009 Governor's Award for Artistic Excellence in Visual Arts.
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| China Sea & Green Agate Mother's Day Bird |
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| "Tawny Head-turned Bird" |
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| The Wolfe Birds
Each bird is individually hand glazed from an ever-changing palette of colors. These decorative ceramic birds are suitable as gifts for all occasions; a second or third bird becomes the start of a unique and personal collection.
Generations, mothers and daughters, and now grand-daughters, each enjoy their own displays, no two alike, because each bird is individually hand made by the artists here in Jackson, Mississippi.
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| "Flame & Azure Bebe Bird" |
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| Bluegrass & Peacock Itty Bitty Bird |
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| The Handmade Process
The master sculptures for the slip cast shapes are all created in the studio, primarily by Bebe Wolfe. Many of the forms are evolved from the small ceramic sculptures her parents began making in the 1950's. Low fire glazes are used in many combinations with constant experimentation and creativity in design and color.
This sort of ongoing exploration is in accord with Karl and Mildred's original intent and working methods, and insures a continuation of lively high quality work and joy in the making.
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| "Peacock & Bluebell Owl (Ed's Owl)" |
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| "Parchment Double Birds (Lovebirds)" |
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| "Afternoon Glazing" |
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| "Moss Agate & Mocha Cream Wren" |
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| "Bluebell & Pistachio Bebe Bird" |
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| "Glazing Closeup" |
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| "Bluebell & Pistachio Double Birds (Lovebirds)" |
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| "Laura Bird with Red Tail" |
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| The Studio Artists
Several artists and skilled artisans now work with Bebe to carry forward the ceramic tradition in the studio and offer their invaluable talents, support, and friendship.
Linda Bartling and Wendy Eddleman, who worked in the studio with Mildred; more recently Katey Carter, the studio manager, and John Ayom, Sarah Baggett, Ruth Bell, Janice Fulton, Sarah Grafton, Bexx Hale, daniel johnson, Ed Lowther, and K.C. Williams.
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| "Bluebell & Pistachio Stump Bird" |
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| "Lovebirds" |
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| "Gallery Window" |
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| "Baby Birds" |
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| "Celadon Dove Pair" |
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| The Studio Gallery
Visitors are always welcome at the studio gallery where new, ever-changing and colorful glazed Wolfe BirdsTM are displayed together with high-quality pigment prints of paintings by Karl, Mildred, and Elizabeth Wolfe.
From Thanksgiving until Christmas the traditional Open House features nativity sets and prints along with special edition collectable birds.
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| "Exotic Purple Big Wren Pair" |
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| "Celadon & Burnt Sugar Bunny Pair" |
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| Gallery Hours
The studio gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Please call the studio during these hours with any questions: 601.366.1844
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| "2012 Easter Bunnies" |
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| "Bird Plaque, Burnished Dutch-Gold Leaf Finish" |
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| PBS video "Wolfe Studio" |
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| Wolfe Birds Catalog and link to your shopping cart |
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| "The Wolfe Studio" |
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