Willard Tom McLennan (1951ish-)
Potter and face jug artist from Hollytree, Alabama.
Hollytree, Alabama is an unincorporated community in the Paint Rock Valley in Jackson County on SR 65, around 10 miles (15.6 km) northeast of Gurley. McLennan Pottery was the pottery of southern folk artist and face jug creator Willard T. (WT) McLennan, who was active at least in the late 80s and early 90s and still lives there today as of March 2020.
Was originally a stained glass artist who learned at least some of how he made his pottery from his studio mate in Huntsville, Arch Pike. Known for duplicating a Sand Mountain glaze technique in the 1980's. Made pieces based on southern pottery in general and Belcher's Gap in particular. All this info is from Joey Brackner's book; I can't think think I've ever read about him in any other print resource, but if you have, please comment.
Graduated Dothan High School 1967
References:
Joey Brackner's Alabama Folk Pottery
Willard McLennan passed away at the end of March, 2023. He was inactive in recent months after his kiln broke and he wasn't able to repair/replace it.
John Kelley (distant cousin)