About Plays in Mud Pottery

About Plays in Mud Pottery

About Plays in Mud Pottery

About Plays in Mud Pottery

About Plays in Mud Pottery

My Gallery and Studio are located in Asheville, NC and I love making pottery! One of the questions I get asked the most is how did you get interested in Pottery. My answer: There was no beginning per say... Growing up using handmade objects was just a way of life. But if you want to know about when I knew I wanted to be a potter. It was helping my Dad (master chair maker and blacksmith Lyle Wheeler) at a craft show in Banner Elk NC. North Carolina heritage potters Glen and Lula Bolick were there demonstrating throwing on a kick wheel outside. I was captivated! I watched for hours that first day and eventually Lula asked if I would like to touch the pot she was working on. I was so excited! I sat up on the stool and reached out and as my finger slid across the piece, my soul became electrified. I knew I wanted to make pottery. Ever since then I have worked to craft that life. I believes that in this busy tech filled life using pottery grounds us in/to the moment allowing us time to be connected to the moment we are currently experiencing. I use small handmade stamps that I design. These are unique to me and no other potter will have these designs. Each piece is carefully crafted with small details added to enhance the experience of using my pottery. I decorates the bottom of the piece and even add decoration to the handles of mugs. All of these small details come together to create a beautiful experience of using, holding and enjoying each and every item I make.Read their story