From Dinnerware Ceramics to

Large-Scale Pottery Pieces 

A woman with long dark hair, tattoos on her arm, and yellow clothing crouches on the floor amidst large terracotta clay vases, some with stacked rings, posing in front of a plain white background.

Hi, I’m Tori — a ceramic artist who’s spent my life working with clay. I grew up in Rochester, NY, spent years growing my business in Asheville, NC, and now call Vermont home. My journey as a potter started with dinnerware in 2011, but in 2019 after working for other artists and an apprenticeship at The Village Potters Clay Center, I turned my focus to oversized terracotta pieces for the love of the warm, red clay and the excitement I feel when I am in the studio focusing on a singular project.

A collection of ceramic tools on a light-colored, slightly textured surface, including ribs, fettling knife, trim tools, and texture tools.
A woman with long dark hair, glasses, and tattoos on her arm, wearing a black shirt, is shaping a large terracotta clay pot on a pottery wheel.

The Pots & The Process

I am drawn to terracotta clay. It feels cozy, warm, and familiar. My studio and process are simple. I use a small number of tools, many I design and cut myself, and traditional techniques of throwing and stacking to create my work. I do incorporate modern technology in my process - designing my ribs and jigs in CAD software and cutting them on a CNC machine. I enjoy the time I spend jumping back and forth from traditional to modern in my creation process.

In 2020 I had the honor of receiving the awards for both the Craft and Overall Winner of the Our State Magazine Made in NC awards. You can see the full article here .

Made in NC Awards