Quillan Lanier Meaders (October 4, 1917[1] – February 5, 1998)[2] was an American potter best known for face jugs, for which he was regarded as a master of the form.

[4] Grandson Lanier Meaders continued the traditional ceramic craftsmanship of his forefathers by producing alkaline-glazed stoneware, solely working with a foot-powered treadle wheel and a wood-fired kiln.

Meaders typically created pieces in earth-brown, olive-green and rust-gray similar to those while a young apprentice to his father.

[5][6] Meaders' contributions to Southern folk art have been recognized by multiple entities including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian Institution[7] and the Library of Congress.

His work is exhibited in the Smithsonian[8] and various museums across the United States.