It started with one handbuilding class....which led to a journey of self-discovery! When did you fall in love with pottery? Reflecting on my journey with clay, I believe it was always present—out there in the Universe and within me—waiting to reveal itself when I was finally ready to receive it. I remember being a little girl collecting the wax coating from small Camembert cheese rounds and shaping it into tiny pinched baskets with my fingers. I loved art, and I loved making things with my...

From polymer to firing clay, "Tay's Clays" brings her art to a new medium. 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? I was always drawn to pottery, but I didn’t think it was something I could truly pursue without having a kiln. When I took my first handbuilding class, that changed everything. The feeling of turning a simple block of clay into something beautiful and functional made me fall in love instantly. 2. What have been the benefits of working with clay? There’s something almost...

Jackie in Gisele's iconic home studio/class. So many of us got our start there. 1.When did you fall in love with pottery? I fell in love with pottery when I began classes with Gisele in her G-pots studio 5 years ago. 2. What have been the benefits of working with clay? Working with clay is a super relaxing activity because it forces me to use my body’s muscles to create something beautiful. I’ve been creating beautiful things, like quilts, knitted blankets and paintings, for most of my...