CERAMICS
In December 2023, I attended a drop-in hand building class at Project Art, a studio and residency space and neighbor of Ferrin Contemporary Gallery. At first, I struggled with the slow and unpredictable nature of ceramics. I left my first class thinking it wasn't for me and didn't return for a couple months. After giving in and finally finishing my first piece (a berry bowl), seeing the final product ignited the drive I needed to keep trying. Overtime, I found joy and excitement in the process that almost put me off, and now I can't get enough. I can finally say I'm starting to "get it".
I now make wearable ceramic pieces that I sell at vending opportunities around Western Massachusetts and on my SHOP page. I also spend 2-5 hours in the ceramic studio each week, working larger and larger as I get more comfortable with the medium. Thanks for coming along my ceramics journey with me!
Progressing with larger projects in 2025
Between regularly attending clay class and gaining new skills in 2024, I'm currently working on larger functional pieces. I'm most excited about a large teapot/water pitcher and hope to finish this by March 2025, along with a set of mugs and maybe a set of plates.
Intermediate Figural Workshop with Sergei Isupov, 2024
In November 2024, I was given the opportunity to take a 3-day figural workshop with friend, colleague, and master ceramicist, @sergei__isupov. Sergei started each section of the workshop with a demo, after which we were let loose in the @projectart01026 studio to create our own. His step-by-step breakdown from slab > cylinder > formed object brought a seemingly intimidating and new process down to a series of accessible and simplified steps.
Ceramic Wearables: Bolo Ties, Earrings, and More
The capitalist in me realized I could sell my ceramic pieces at markets where I was already selling prints and stickers of my illustrations. With this motivator in mind, I started making wearables that I wanted to wear and buy.
Berry Bowl
My first piece! Seeing this bowl glazed and fired to completion was so rewarding. I knew what I wanted to do differently for future projects, and this planted new motivation to keep going.
