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...

Insta: @pepeye.pots 1. When did you fall in love with pottery? My sister actually introduced me to Ford City Potters through one of their drop-in classes—and I instantly fell in love. After that first session, I signed up for the beginner course, then the intermediate one, and eventually became a studio member. I’ve always found pottery fascinating. I used to see ceramic artists online and thought it was incredible how something so simple could be shaped into something beautiful with just...