In December 2023, I attended a drop-in hand building class at Project Art, a studio and residency space that also happens to host the offices of Ferrin Contemporary where I work. Working a 9-5 that allows me to uplift and celebrate ceramic artists around the world, my colleagues encouraged me to get my hands in the material and attend a class myself.

 

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'm so grateful to have the privilege to clock out of the office and walk across the hall to the Project Art studios each week, and to my colleagues and the artists we support for encouraging me through each piece and and material discovery. I can finally say I'm starting to "get it".

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I now make wearable ceramic pieces that I sell at vending opportunities around Western Massachusetts. 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!