Eileen- owner/potter

About 30 years ago, Eileen received her BA in Studio Arts at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She specializes in ceramics and began her own business selling pottery shortly after graduating college. She has made functional stoneware on the wheel and by handbuilding. She later discovered that porcelain clay has a character all its own. So she began creating handbuilt porcelain pieces an eighth of an inch thick, that have a free-form torn edge, calling this style of pottery "torn porcelain".

Another avenue that Eileen has gone down with pottery is that of handbuilt tiles. She has woodland, cottage, and fish style tiles. These handbuilt tiles have a beauty all their own. Lace and fern pottery are also different styles of pottery that she loves to create. It's a break from wheel thrown pottery. A variety is the spice of life in how she works with clay.

She loves working with people, so offering pottery lessons gives her a chance to work with one person, a couple, or a small group. She also loves working with her husband, Tim, who does blacksmith and welding. They really become a team when creating custom work for their customers. Using repurposed and reclaimed materials to create unique and one of a kind furniture pieces.