Clay

Ceramic bowls and a small ceramic jar with black liquid, possibly coffee or tea, on a white surface.
Top-down view of two nested ceramic bowls with a textured, blue-green glaze, set against a pink background.

I first fell in love with clay in 7th grade, during Mrs. Purcell’s ceramics class, where we spent ‘Beatles Fridays’ working quietly to Eleanor Rigby. It was my first experience of flow—happily creating alongside others. Today, I still find joy in every stage of working with clay: collaborating, experimenting, and learning new techniques.

Set of greenish ceramic bowls and mugs on pink background.
Several unglazed ceramic pots of various sizes and shapes arranged on a table with a plant and flowers in the background.
A white ceramic teapot shaped like a cartoon animal with a rounded body, small ears on top, a spout, a handle, and four short legs, sitting on a wooden table.
Collection of painted flower pots and a painted tray on a white shelf.
Faded ceramic vessels arranged on a wooden table with a painting, watering can, vintage green box, and red flowers on a dark wooden fence background.
Various ceramic vases and pottery pieces on a wooden work table, with some pottery tools and equipment nearby.
A black and white photograph features a sculptural object composed of stacked, rounded shapes, placed on a conical base. In the background is a photograph of sand dunes with ripple patterns, mounted on a wall.
A ceramic mug and a small bowl with a spoon resting on top, placed on a table outdoors in a garden or backyard setting.
Two ceramic cups with handles on a round tray, casting abstract shadows on a patterned surface.
A ceramic bowl with a beige and brown striped pattern on a white background.
Various ceramic vessels containing dried mustard seeds and a dark liquid, with a white background.
Cream-colored ceramic pot with horizontal ridges, empty and set against a white background.
Collection of unpainted ceramic or plaster castings of kitchen utensils and pans displayed on a wooden surface.
Decorative ceramic plate with abstract blue, brown, and cream patterns, placed on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a ceramic or metal cup with a textured, rustic finish, placed on a flat surface. The background is plain and out of focus.
Black and white close-up of a round, textured wooden door knob attached to a perforated metal surface.
Various pottery items, including a colander with a handle, a bowl with a handle, and a few small bowls or containers, arranged on a wooden shelf.