Robert Anderson

Bob Andersen, BFA University of Northern Iowa and Connie Andersen have been creating unique handmade functional ceramic pottery for almost five decades. The creative energy is nonstop in that they are always looking for ways to incorporate new trends and nature into their pieces. Bob is the maker of the pottery and Connie is the co-designer and takes care of the business end of the company. Bob and Connie appreciate well made crafts and it shows in their Organic, Regional, Terra Cotta, Pinecone, Garden and Arts & Crafts collections. Sunflower Pottery has gained prestigious recognition and clients since their beginnings in the mid seventies and they continue to be professional craftsmen and artisans who attend every show with a professional attitude.

Surface techniques include the found wood, metal and plastic objects used to impress surface motifs. Vessel exteriors are left unglazed. Connie and Robert Andersen are co-designers. Robert Andersen throws and begins the decorative process, Connie Andersen handles glazing.Sunflower Pottery is in Kalona, Iowa.

SOURCE - https://sunflowerpottery.com/about (Aug, 2025) & https://www.themarksproject.org/marks/andersen-0 (Aug, 2025)