One of my favorite things about running a community studio is getting to watch people discover a new creative passion and make it their own. Stephanie is such an inspiration—what started as a bucket-list pottery class quickly grew into a dedicated practice, involving countless hours in the studio, and an exploration of forms inspired by her Korean heritage. Along the way, she's become a joyful part of our creative community, bringing curiosity, determination, and a willingness to keep learning—even when the clay has other plans. I loved hearing more about her story, and I'm excited to share it with you.

We love that membership at Friendly City Clay & Art Center spans such a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and styles. Camille is one of our youngest members, and I love hearing how working with clay has been an outlet while she finishes her degree at JMU. Here Camille shares what she has learned since beginning her clay journey.