Jamie Juliana

I’ve been a potter for over thirty years, and what keeps me at the wheel is the thrill of new discoveries. Every time I see improvement in my work, no matter how small, it’s exciting. Pottery has a way of humbling and teaching me, even after decades, and I still learn something new nearly every week.

One of the things I’m most proud of is helping others uncover the same joy I’ve found in clay. Teaching pottery is deeply fulfilling for me, not just because of the techniques, but because of the connections I make with people along the way. Meeting new students and sharing the process with them reminds me why I fell in love with the craft in the first place.

My journey began when I signed up for pottery classes before heading to my evening shift job. What started as an interest quickly became a lifelong passion. Over the years, pottery has become not just a skill but a way of life — one that grounds me and connects me to traditions that have been practiced for thousands of years. I don’t claim to be doing anything new or different; instead, I take joy in being part of a lineage of potters who value sharing the experience.

Outside of the studio, I find inspiration in nature. I love camping, exploring, and being near water — which is why I was drawn to the house I now live in, tucked in a neighborhood with a creek running behind it. It may have looked a little rough at first, but it turned out to be the perfect home. For me, pottery, teaching, and time spent outdoors all come together to make me feel most like myself.