The Janbo: Finding Calm in Clay

Our three month Professional Pottery Program is designed for those who are ready to move beyond a hobby and build a career. This intensive course is a deep dive into the craft, covering everything from mastering the wheel to understanding the business of being a potter. We keep our classes small to ensure you get the guidance you need.

Welcome to our home. We built this studio to be a sanctuary from the noise of the city. It's a warm, light filled space with corners to relax, connect with other artists, and find your focus. Come in, have a cup of tea, and feel the calm settle in.

Learning pottery is a conversation between you, the clay, and your guide. Here, I'm working with a student, feeling the clay together, and guiding her hands to understand the pressure and movement. This one on one attention is central to how we teach, ensuring you build skill and confidence.

A day at The Janbo is filled with quiet moments of focus, shared laughter, and the gentle rhythm of creation. From morning guided sessions to open afternoons for practice, our studio is alive with a community of makers, each on their own creative path. This is the supportive environment where you can truly grow.

This is the result of patience, practice, and passion. A student's finished vase, glazed and fired, held up against the backdrop of the studio where it was made. Every piece that leaves our kiln tells a story of growth and the joy of creating something beautiful and functional with your own hands.

The Janbo began not with clay, but with silence. After burning out, I paused everything. It was in that quiet space, with just my dog Pinto for company, that I found the path back to myself. This story is the foundation of our studio, a place built for healing and rediscovery through art.