About

Rust Belt Ceramics is a one-person studio making functional pottery with a focus on surface and texture. I care more about how a glaze breaks or reacts in the kiln than making perfectly shaped pots. My work includes both wheel-thrown and hand-built forms, often altered on and off the wheel.

I like the unpredictable nature of throwing and the surprises that come from firing in a gas reduction kiln. No two pieces turn out exactly the same, and that’s part of what keeps the process interesting.

I work primarily with traditional Japanese glazes: Shino, Celadon, and Tenmoku. 

Rust Belt Ceramics is shaped by a love for useful, well-worn objects that are made for everyday wear and tear.