My love for pottery started as a young girl, watching my grandmother create birds, their delicate nests, and

other small creatures from clay. Her mother, a Native American of the Shawnee Cherokee Nation, taught her a

love for art and nature, and in turn, she instilled in me a love for many forms of art, including music, sculpting,

carving, and pottery. I also learned to play the violin, harmonica, and later, the banjo, guitar and concertina.

Inspiration comes in all forms, for me it is my love of nature, friends, and also a well developed imagination. Much

of my work is focused on creating functional pieces, such as dinnerware, casserole bakers, and platters, but, I

truly enjoy creating custom orders, indoor and outdoor decor, and pieces of whimsy as well.

Sculpting whimsical faces on mugs, bowls, leaves, bird houses, and making frogs and little creatures, keeps the

levity flowing, gives me great pleasure, and brings about smiles and shared laughter.

Please feel free to email Judy at: judy@claymakin's.com