Paradise Pottery

03/02/2026

FULL

02/15/2026

Unlock your creative potential in this dynamic 3-hour workshop, where you'll gain expert guidance on centering clay and uncover valuable tips for crafting functional, timeless pieces. You'll have the chance to create 3-4 pots, which will be expertly finished by the instructor. Embrace the tactile experience of working with clay and discover your inner potter. This workshop is also an excellent opportunity to get a head start if you're considering signing up for a 6-week class. Dates: February and March. Contact me to reserve your spot. Cost: $80.00 per person (3 hr session), 2 person minimum (5 max). Ready to explore your creativity or have questions? email me at [email protected].

10/14/2025

A few photos of what has been going on in the Studio these past 5 weeks.
These gals and guys have been working hard mastering the clay and having lots of fun in the process! 👏💪👏🏺
I love watching their progress and seeing the smiles on their faces🤗

Next week glazing!

09/20/2025

09/19/2025

These sales don’t come around often…
✨ Paradise Pottery is opening the shelves for a special one-day sale! ✨
📍 Lot U, Paradise Valley
📅 Saturday, Sept 20th | 10–3
🌻 Follow the sunflower markers from Fergie’s and come find your pottery treasure!
Seconds, odds, ends & gems — when they’re gone, they’re gone!

09/19/2025

✨ Time for a treasure hunt in the valley! ✨
Paradise Pottery is clearing the shelves to make room for fresh creations, which means it’s SALE time! 🎉
📅 Saturday, Sept 20th
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Lot U, Paradise Valley (follow the 🌻😎 sunflowers & signs from Fergie’s!)
We’ll have:
🌟 Seconds & “perfectly imperfect” pieces
🌟 Odds & ends with plenty of charm
🌟 One-off gems you won’t find again
It’s a once-in-a-while chance to stock up on beautiful, handmade pottery at great prices. Come for the hunt, leave with treasures! 🏺💛
Bring a friend, make a day of it, and follow the 🌻😎!

08/29/2025

FALL POTTERY CLASSES

FULL…

COST: $380. per person - small classes (up to 5 people)
DATES: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings 6:30-9:00
STARTING DATE: SEPT 9th, Sept 10th, Sept 11th

Classes run 5 consecutive weeks of wheel throwing and trimming. Then there will be a week break to allow for drying and bisque fire, before returning for a 6th session to complete glazing the week of April 15th

PAYMENT: $50.00 deposit is required to save your space and remainder to be paid first class. Spaces will be held in order I recieve your deposit.

Please send deposit to [email protected]
With deposit please include a note with your FULL NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS. Also include preferred day and any other days you could be available so I can do my best to accommodate everyone.
Please make the password “Paradise” or something obvious so I’m not guessing😉

CLASSES INCLUDE:
6 sessions 2.5 hours each
25 lb. bag of clay, glazing & firing of all finished work.
NOTE: May be additional cost if I feel student has used more then their 25Ibs of clay for completed pieces.

Come have some fun and get creative and muddy at the end of the dirt road in beautiful Paradise Valley.
For those not familiar with the area I’m a 20 minute drive north of Brackendale.

This beginner course offers a basic introduction to wheel throwing and will give you a good grasp of what is involved in the process from beginning to end. Return students will be encouraged and guided to expand their skills.
( I do not offer hand building in this class)

Although it may not be enough time to perfect your skills, it will give you a good indication of whether you would like to continue on to develop those skills

05/15/2025

Had some wonderful, creative students out for lessons this spring!
Thank you all for coming out and sharing my studio with me 😊
You all did some really great work, and as enjoys I enjoy seeing your smiles, frusteration and progress over the weeks. 👏👏👏

Look forward to seeing some of you back this Fall!

02/03/2025

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11/05/2024

I’ve throughly enjoyed having all of you out for my Fall session and watching your smiles and frustrations with clay😊…. I hope you are all enjoying your beautiful pottery and that you will join me again soon in my studio.
As promised here are some pics of all your finished pieces 🤗👏

As promised here are some pics of all your finished pieces

08/27/2024

CLASSES ARE FULL