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The Afro Potter / Handmade
August 20, 2025
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Inspired by Nature

The garden is one of my greatest teachers. It’s where I slow down, observe, and reconnect. Every plant, petal, and branch holds inspiration. I often find myself recreating what I’ve seen outdoors, a curling vine, the surface of a seed pod, or the shape of a flower just before it fades. My connection to gardens started early. My mother loved plants, and I enjoy time spent in my grandmother’s backyard while growing up in Jamaica, surrounded by texture and growth. Those memories helped shape the way I...

by The Afro Potter
August 7, 2025
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From Earth to Keepsake

The Journey of a Stoneware Piece An intimate look at how each handmade vessel comes to life.  There’s something grounding about holding a handmade object, something that began as earth and was slowly transformed by human touch, intention, and fire. In my studio, every piece starts the same way: with a lump of clay and a quiet pause before the making begins. 1. The Clay I work primarily with stoneware, a durable, refined clay that holds form beautifully and fires to a neutral white tone. The clay body I chose has...

by The Afro Potter
July 2, 2025
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Collecting With Intention

Collecting with Intention:Choosing Ceramics That Speak to You When it comes to collecting ceramics, it’s not just about function or form. It’s about feeling. A handmade piece carries the rhythm of its maker. The subtle variations, the weight in your hand, the imperfect beauty, these are what make it personal. Whether you’re new to collecting or have a seasoned eye, here are a few thoughtful ways to choose pieces that resonate:1. Begin with a FeelingNotice what draws you in. Is it the curve of a handle, the...

by The Afro Potter
June 11, 2025
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Studio Habits and Inspiration

Inside the Studio: Tools, Rituals, and Rhythms of My Practice My studio is a quiet, evolving space where ideas take shape slowly. It’s not a showroom or a spotless workshop—it’s a space filled with tools I’ve come to trust, clay in different stages of becoming, and small traces of nature that drift in from outside.I believe the energy you bring into the studio matters, so I try to arrive gently, with focus and curiosity. My favorite tools aren’t fancy. A simple wooden knife, a piece of sponge...

by The Afro Potter