Meet Us!
Our studio is run 100% by volunteers. We would love for you to be involved. We offer a large range of opportunities to contribute to our studio. If interested, please let us know!
Executive Board
We elected new board members recently!
Information will be added soon
Thanks for your patience~
We are always looking for volunteers! Please chat with any of us if you would like to get involved.
Contact UsInstructors
Smokey
He was introduced to pottery and SPG after friends took him to his first SPG Chilli Feed in 2019. You’ll usually find him on the wheel throwing functional wares, large pieces, or trying out new techniques. Smokey hopes to instill a passion for ceramics and the confidence to smash pieces and try again.
Julia
I began my pottery journey here at SPG in October of 2015, taking my first class. Since that time I became a member of the Board as the Treasurer from 2017-2023. I also became a teacher first as an assistant from 2018 to 2019, then became the regular Wednesday teacher the same year and continue today. My love of pottery in all of its forms makes the Spokane Potters Guild my favorite place to be.
Nicole
My journey in clay started 16 years ago with a Sculpture & Design class. I fully immersed myself back into pottery about 2.5 years ago. I enjoy pottery because it presents a unique challenge that sets it apart from any other activity. The process of shaping clay, with its blend of precision and spontaneity, requires a level of skill and creativity unlike anything else. Pottery demands a deep understanding of materials and techniques that are entirely its own, making every piece a distinct and personal achievement.
Pam
I started dabbling in pottery when I was a graduate student in the late 1970s and have dabbled on and off, mostly off, ever since. When I retired and returned to Spokane, I found Spokane Potters Guild, took my first class in fall 2021 and couldn’t stop.  I especially like hand building but I totally enjoy the process and am hoping to keep learning new stuff and getting better.
Volunteer Groups for Studio Function & Needs
Electric Kiln Team
The Kiln team inspects wares and loads them into the kilns. All team members are trained to load both bisque and glaze ware and run the kilns functions. The Current Leader is Sarah.
Reduction Kiln Team
The Reduction kiln has its own special team as reduction firing is different from oxidative firing (electric). This team is trained on loading, unloading and running our large reduction kiln. The Current Leader is Bill.
Clay Management Team
The Pug Team at SPG processes all of our trimmings and slop into ready to use clay. This team is trained to run our pug mills, condition our slop and dry it out. They also assist in clay storage around the studio. The Current leader is Lindsay.
Raku Firing Team
The Raku firing team is trained in the set up and take down of our raku kilns as well as safely executing the raku firing process in our parking lot at the studio. We are currently looking for someone to lead the Raku firings. Â
Glaze Team
The Glaze team is repsonsible for making our house glazes, and coming up with with fun new seasonal colors! The current leaders of this team are Bill & Christine.
Maintenance Team
We have a few dedicated individuals that keep all of our equipment running smoothly (fixing kilns, wheels, general maintenance, etc.) and our building in great shape (plumbing, security, electrical, etc). Mark & Mike are the current leaders of this team.
Want to Join a Team?
A  great way to learn about the ceramic process is to be a part of it!!  If you are interested in joining any of our teams please email us  at spokanepottery@gmail or talk with any of our leaders.  We would love to have you on the team!