Clarity
Every class has a clear sequence, material list, and realistic outcome.
About the studio
A generous place to learn the language of clay.
Our story
Cinder & Sage Studio began as a shared table for makers who wanted practical instruction without the hurried atmosphere of production pottery. We now welcome beginners, returning artists, and thoughtful experimenters into the same warm, well-equipped room.
Our mission
We help people build a durable relationship with clay through accessible technique, honest feedback, and time to notice their own decisions.
What guides us
Curiosity
Questions are welcomed, experiments are documented, and unexpected marks become useful information.
Care
We respect shared tools, different learning speeds, and the effort behind every handmade object.
The teaching team
Mara Ellison
Foundations instructor
Mara makes functional forms and is known for explaining construction in calm, memorable steps.
Jonah Reed
Sculpture mentor
Jonah teaches proportion, gesture, and the structural choices that let expressive work remain stable.
Priya Nair
Surface specialist
Priya helps makers develop thoughtful texture, slip, and glaze relationships without overworking a piece.