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"Over the past several decades working in my own pottery studio, I’ve had the privilege of making what I wanted, when I wanted. My day job as an elementary teacher allowed my clay time to become an escape from the demands of others, a quiet space where I could follow my own curiosity and create what made me happy. As an artist, I moved through various phases, making certain types or styles of pieces until I felt ready to explore something new. I never worried about what might

November Mug of the Month: Shelly Dobi Each month, our Mug of the Month artists invite us into their studio process, successes, challenges, test tiles, experiments, and that moment when everything finally clicks . For November, Guild member Shelly Dobi shares a reflective journey that mirrors the quiet, shifting colors of the season. For this month’s design, Shelly began with a simple, clean mug form. Intentionally minimal so the surface itself could tell the full story. But

November Mug of the Month: Shelly Dobi Finding Her Way Back to Clay Every potter has a moment when clay first captures them that quiet click when everything just feels right. For November’s Mug of the Month , we’re thrilled to share the story of Shelly Dobi , a longtime educator, artist, and Guild member whose journey with clay has been one of perseverance, passion, and coming full circle. “I was in college at Slippery Rock, working toward my elementary education degree,” She