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Mission

At A Potter's Place, we ignite lifelong learning through the joy and challenge of clay. Our studio welcomes all—novices, artists, and explorers—to get their hands dirty, spark inspiration, and grow through creative expression. We nurture every individual’s potential, fostering a community where clay becomes a journey of discovery.

Guiding Values:

Life-Long Learning, Respecting Foundations, Creativity, Safety, Cleanliness, Integrity, Fun, Sustainability, Service

A woman in a plaid shirt shapes a pottery piece on a spinning wheel in a pottery studio.

Hello! I’m Heather, and my family and I have called Colorado home for two years. We love Fort Collins—its mountain access, perfect weather, and vibrant community. My formal education is in Art Education and Ceramics from Miami University and I have 15 years of experience as a technician, teacher, artist-in-residence, manager, and clay director at non-profit art centers across the Midwest.

I love sparking creativity in kids through clay, dreaming up playful projects that ignite their imaginations. Teaching adults is just as rewarding—sharing potter’s wheel techniques and innovative clay practices to inspire lifelong making. Safety is important too, rooted in my training. I’m often chatting about managing clay dust or crafting food-safe glazes.

When I’m not in the studio shaping art or teaching classes, I’m chasing my two little ones (a joyful handful!) or cheering at CSU games with my family. I can’t wait to welcome you to A Potter’s Place!

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teaching philosophy

If you have knowledge,
let others light their candles in it.
-Margaret Fuller

Visit

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re securing a fantastic 2,400-square-foot+ space in Fort Collins, CO, soon to become your go-to clay studio! By September, we’ll have it fully equipped with everything you need to bring your creativity to life: 16 electric wheels, a slab roller, top-quality clay, and over 10 food-safe glazes. We’re working hard to transform this spot into a welcoming haven for community artists, with front-door parking and a schedule packed with classes and open studio sessions. Once we’re up and running, enrolled artists can look forward to extra clay time—check our schedule. Have questions? Drop them in the form below. Sign up today to join us on this exciting journey—your creative space will be ready soon!

 

Location

313 Lincoln Court, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

Hours
See class and open studio schedule to get a sneak peek!

Email
info@apottersplace.com

Let’s Connect!