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...

@dpelly comes for the clay; stays for the people. 1. When did you fall in love with pottery?  My love for pottery began in September 2024. I found handbuilding to be both creative and therapeutic, quieting my mind, which is a rarity for this ADHD gal. Even glazing, which often left my pieces looking more “experimental” than planned, became a challenge I couldn’t resist. I’m hooked on searching glaze recipes, spending all my savings on pretty glazes, and trying combos well beyond my skill...