Many walks of life tread through the welcoming doors of Pottery Alley, whether for the love of art or for the desire to instill a new and creative hobby. No matter the reason we are all here to get Muddy. I have poked, prodded and pounded our Thursday Night Handbuilding and Wheel students into fessing up some juicy detail so that you readers out there who have never experienced the wonders of clay may see that it doesn’t take an artsy type to become an artist. We mold you into one creative machine….pardon the irony there.
Kelli Ka-Slam Smith
Comes to us from: the good ole city of New Iberia; born and raised.
What does she do for a Living: She’s an Assistant Project Manager at JC Construction.
Her Background in Art: She grew up with an interest in the arts; taking classes in middle school and with local New Iberia Artists. She continued her love into college. She graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2007 with a degree in Architecture and Design. Her dream is to make a living as an artist and she’s paving her way via an at home studio and online shop on Etsy. Check out her store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kellismco. When she’s not making inspired sculptural works she’s painting custom Toms, purses, bracelets, pot planters and more. Follow her blog at http://kellismco.blogspot.com/ or check out her website at www.kellism.co.
How long has she been with us: 2 months and counting
Who inspires her artistically: Sculptor and Painter Alberto Giacometti and Vincent Van Gogh; esp. Starry Night!
What she’s most known for in the Studio: Kicking derriere and taking names..in the most polite way possible.
Some of her work: (pictured below)
Amanda Hopkins
Comes to us from: Venus (otherwise known as Lafayette)…her husband from Mars.
What does she do for a Living: She is the bookkeeper at Pottery Alley. Has a Bachelors from UL in Psychology and a Masters in Library Science and Information Studies from Florida State University.
Her Background in Art: She took up an interest with clay after taking 3 sessions with Bryce Brisco at Pottery Alley back in the day. She’s been hooked ever since.
How long has she been with us: 1 yr plus 3 sessions back in the day with Bryce (you hunk)
Who inspires her artistically: Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Scott Radke and Pablo Picasso.
What she’s most known for in the Studio: Her wicked laugh and most wonderful monster mugs.
Some of her work: (pictured below)
Kelly Huntsberry
Comes to us from: the small but great city of Abbeville…she travels just to see us!
What does she do for a Living: She is an Independent Living Skills Instructor at Affiliated Blind of Louisiana.
Her Background in Art: She may not dub herself the most creative, but she’s definitely a right brained kinda gal. She’s tried her hand in many extracurriculars: from tennis to violin to jewelry and now to ceramics..this girl one well rounded lady.
How long has she been with us: 6 beautiful months
Who inspires her artistically: “Anyone that can draw a straight line”
What she’s most known for in the Studio: Her keen sense of patience and a knack for detail and craftsmanship in her work. She can get into the “zone”.
Some of her work: (pictured below)
Melissa Nero Boudreaux
Comes to us from: the lafayette suburb of Scott, La!
What does she do for a Living: She is the very friendly Assistant Body Shop Manager at Hub City Ford
Her Background in Art: She needed a creative outlet, found us in 2007 and learned the wheel and now she’s back with a zing! She took class with her Sister Sarah Anne and he daughther Alyssa Boudreaux! She’s often inspired to make garden and outdoor decoration for her home.
How long has she been with us: One session with Emily and now two with us this year!
Who inspires her artistically: Ceramicist Lena Liu
What she’s most known for in the Studio: Her festive Garden Pieces
Some of her work: (pictured below)
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