About Jess Makes Ceramics
Functional pottery infused with imagination, craftsmanship, and self expression.
About the Artist
Jess Makes Ceramics is a functional pottery studio rooted in wheel thrown craftsmanship, surface embellishment, and expressive design. Each piece is created with the intention of being both practical and playful, designed to live comfortably in everyday spaces while still sparking joy and curiosity.
Every vessel begins on the wheel, where form and function are established first. Once the structure is complete, surfaces are carefully carved and decorated using a combination of slip and underglaze techniques. This process allows each piece to develop its own personality while maintaining durability and usability.
Over the years, developing this craft has become a deeply personal journey. Ceramics has been a space to reconnect with imagination, self expression, and authenticity. Embracing both artistry and queerness has shaped a body of work that is bold, whimsical, and intentionally expressive. The result is functional art that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the freedom to be fully oneself.
Artistic Approach
Functionality is always the foundation of the work. Mugs, bowls, and vessels are designed for daily use before being transformed through surface detail and decorative storytelling. This approach allows fantasy and practicality to coexist, creating pieces that feel approachable, meaningful, and alive.
Each finished piece reflects a balance of craftsmanship and creativity, offering objects that are meant to be touched, used, and enjoyed rather than simply displayed.
Private Pottery Lessons
Personalized instruction in a relaxed, creative studio setting
Private pottery lessons are designed for both beginners and experienced makers who want focused, one on one guidance. Each session is tailored to your skill level and creative goals, allowing you to learn at your own pace while building confidence on the wheel.
Lessons take place in a cozy neighborhood studio and focus on wheel throwing fundamentals, surface techniques, and functional form. All materials are provided, and each two hour session includes finished glazed pieces that are fired and ready for use.
Whether you are trying pottery for the first time, planning a creative date night, or refining your technique, private lessons offer a supportive and engaging experience rooted in craftsmanship and self expression.
Highlights:
One on one, individualized instruction
Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability
All materials included including clay, tools, and firing
Finished glazed pieces included with each session
Why Choose Jess Makes Ceramics
Jess Makes Ceramics is rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship, intentional design, and an inclusive creative process. Every piece and every lesson is approached with care, individuality, and respect for both function and self expression. Whether you are purchasing a finished piece or learning at the wheel, the experience is designed to feel personal, welcoming, and creatively fulfilling.
This commitment ensures that each vessel and every interaction reflects quality, creativity, and authenticity.
Wheel thrown functional pottery made for everyday use
Hand carved and hand decorated surfaces
Unique pieces with no two exactly alike
Thoughtful craftsmanship and attention to detail
Inclusive and welcoming studio environment
Personalized instruction and custom work options
Art Made to Be Used and Loved
Jess Makes Ceramics exists at the intersection of function, fantasy, and personal expression. Each piece is an invitation to connect with art in a way that feels joyful, practical, and uniquely personal.