Eric Canty

Eric Canty was born August 20th 1955 at the York County Hospital in South Carolina. His parents are Alonzo George Canty and Virginia Margaret Moses Canty. Eric learned the tradition from Larry Brown and Troy Canty. He began making pottery in May of 2007 and is already showing great promise. He enjoys the heritage of pottery making, he also finds that it is relaxing. His signature pieces include flower vases, canoes, and bowls. He plans to continue the heritage by teaching his daughter and any other Catawbas interested in learning. Eric Canty also does beadwork, and makes quivers and bows.