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!
Take a look!
Jay
President
The first phase of my pottery journey began and ended in 1982. The journey began again in 2024 with a wheel class at SPG. I really enjoy having my hands in clay and expect to continue making pots for a long time to come. I’m still making pretty basic wares but continue to hone my skills with the help of the SPG community.
Marc
Vice President
 I've been doing pottery for almost two years. My favorite thing right now is hand building dishware using pinch pot techniques. The slow process helps me watch and feel the form take shape, which is a relaxing and rewarding way to experience working with clay.Â
Smokey
Executive Vice President
I was introduced to pottery and SPG after friends took me to his first SPG Chili Feed in 2019. You’ll usually find me 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.
Brandon
Secretary
I took my first pottery class with SPG when I moved to Spokane in 2022 as a way to meet new people in the area. Now, three years later, I have a wonderful community and a passion for pottery that grows by the day. I love that the studio is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, growth, and unwavering support. I love the challenge of making large pottery on the wheel and I'm excited to take on the role of Secretary to support the studio.
We are always looking for volunteers! Please chat with any of us if you would like to get involved.
Contact UsBoard Members at Large
Chris
I have been doing pottery at SPG for 4 years now after my work encouraged me to find something to help me reduce stress in my life. My favorite thing to do is trying new things on the wheel. I am thankful that our studio has a mentality that we are all learning and encourages us to learn from each other.
Julia
I began my pottery journey here at SPG in October of 2015, taking my first class. I became a teacher first as an assistant, 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.
Kara
Kara's story coming soon!
Steve
I took my first ceramics class in high school and was hooked. I have been in some form of ceramic activity ever since. I have a history with Spokane Potters Guild for over 30 years as a teacher, as treasurer and as president. I particularly like Raku fired pottery and have built 4 Raku kilns. I love the community atmosphere here at SPG as we
help and learn from each other.
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. Please contact the board if you are interested.
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 responsible 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!