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.
Update (2025/12/15): I got humbled by the lesson. It is fun but hard, haha! I might update this post more later.