starting my pottery journey

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be starting my pottery journey this fall quarter at the UCSD Craft Center, learning from the amazing Ellen Fager!

Ellen is a member of the San Diego Potters’ Guild and teaches classes there.

How I Discovered Ellen’s Work

Last year at the Craft Center Fair, I saw Ellen’s booth and fell in love with her piglet artwork. I had to buy it! That piece got me excited about pottery, so when I found out she teaches classes, I signed up right away.

If you’re interested in seeing more of Ellen’s beautiful creations, definitely check out her page!

My First Three Commissioned Works (Design Drafts)

I have three pieces commissioned that I’m excited to create. These are my design drafts - the actual pottery pieces will be made during my pottery journey with Ellen Fager:

1. Psyduck Coffee Cup

A fun and quirky coffee cup featuring everyone’s favorite confused Pokémon, Psyduck. This will be a functional piece that brings joy to morning coffee routines. (Design draft - not yet produced)

2. Winnie the Pooh Pot with Lid

A charming honey pot inspired by the beloved bear, complete with a bear-head lid. This piece will be both decorative and functional, perfect for storing honey or other sweet treats. (Design draft - not yet produced)

3. Cat Sculpture Pair

Two small cat sculptures - one dancing with joy and another peacefully sleeping. These will showcase different moods and poses, adding personality to any space. (Design draft - not yet produced)

Stay Tuned

I’ll definitely share updates as I go along and show you the finished pieces when they’re done. Right now these are just my design ideas - the fun part starts when I actually get to work with the clay!

Note: These are design drafts and concepts - the actual pottery pieces will be created during my pottery journey with Ellen Fager. The images shown are design renderings, not finished pottery.