My name is Amy Ferguson. I, along with a little help from my dog and cats, am Twenty Four Paws Pottery. I strive to turn clay into useable art; functional pieces that people will utilize to add extra beauty to everyday life. My work is meant to be handled, used and enjoyed! Most recently I have been drawn to porcelain for its silky smooth texture, bright white color, and ability to hold delicate patterns and lines.
My first pottery class was a “night out” from parenting duties, but I quickly discovered how much I enjoyed bringing clay from its raw form to finished useable ware. Fast forward 20 years, and through many talented teachers and mentors, and find me now working and creating in my home studio, at the Essex Art Center (EAC) in Lawrence, MA, at Portland Pottery in Portland, ME or in the community island studio on Long Island, ME. In addition to my own work, I also teach classes and workshops at EAC and on Long Island.
My love of clay stems in part from my attachment to the natural world around me; I grew up exploring the woods near my childhood home in Indiana. Now, you are more likely to find me exploring along the coast of Maine. I often incorporate elements of the outdoors into my work; imprinting with leaves, shells, coral and flowers, carving leaf and flower motifs, choosing earthy and ocean tones for my glazes. My love of the outdoors followed me through college where I earned my degree in earth sciences, so perhaps it is not surprising that my work now involves quite literally handling the “earth” on a daily basis. I guess some people never outgrow playing in the mud!
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Website: https://www.twentyfourpawspottery.com
