About
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Nomadic Ceramics exists because I, your fearless (read: very fearful) potter, couldn't handle the bureaucracy of the non-profits world. Well that, and because my sensory needs are very specific - specific enough that sitting alone playing with mud all day is the only way for me to be a human. After a year spent living and working (and having an existential career crisis) in Amman and Istanbul I was fascinated (*hyper-fixated*) with the intricate pieces of pottery that filled everyones homes. The process of throwing, and the tradition surrounding the finished pieces was so captivating that I decided to take a class in throwing, in order to fully appreciate the craft and tradition.
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That was six years ago now. That one class turned into an additional degree, and later, my #GirlBossJobby. I'm sorry, that's a horrible joke but I hate writing these so I've got to amuse myself somehow. Its my job, my love, and only occasionally - while testing new glaze formulas - the bane of my existence.
My style tends to change based on the seasons and where I am, but the ties to beauty in everyday utility remain. Currently, Nomadic Ceramics is made in Bend, Oregon. For how long? Only the rental market and gas prices know.
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I'm not sure what else you're supposed to write on these pages so here's some stuff you might want to know:
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- Everything is handmade, and fired to cone 6, in my garage (its great commute...please don't laugh it only encourages me)
- That strange cut up cardboard stuff your pottery was shipped in? Its from the glorious hms profipak - a terrifyingly strong machine that turns my clay boxes into packing material, because *yay* recycling
-All of my work is non-toxic and food safe
-yes, really
- that gold is real 24k gold
-yes, really really
- around 5% of profits are donated to non profits each month. I say "around" because, you know, bills...
-it seems to bother some people that those donations are going to groups supporting abortion and bipoc rights. Hobby Lobby has mugs if that's the case for you.
-I'm autistic. That might not seem like pottery pertinent information but it is actually (I won't make you read why) and I like people to know - mostly because a ton of people don't know that they know an autistic person (we're sneaky aka masking) and I want more people to know. Ya know? Someone stop me.
Okay, I've obviously devolved into a very strange list of things for an "about" page so I think its time for me to go. If you're still with me, thanks for reading and wow, you've got killer focus.
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