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BY KATLYNN FOX
Kelleher keeps student work and example items at the front of the studio.
The 1,200-square-foot studio accommodates both hand-building and wheel-throwing pottery practices.
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BBK Ceramics cultivates community based in art Bethann Kelleher started her ceramics journey in high school when she fell in love with the prac- tice, inspiring her to earn degrees in both ceramics and education after graduating. In May 2024, she launched BBK Ceramics to help artists of all levels.
BBK Ceramics owner Bethann Kelleher hosts seasonal workshops at the studio for patrons.
carve clay pumpkins or decorate haunted houses. “I design [workshops] so that people can create a decoration for themselves with their personal style that also ts the holiday,” Kelleher said. She also hosts open studio time for people to experiment with the clay on their own. Dig deeper In addition to being a workspace for others, the studio is also where Kelleher creates her own pottery. She typically travels throughout the area from September to December, vending at various markets. “I get to wake up every day and work my dream job making my stu [and] helping you make your stu ,” Kelleher said.
“We’re not shooting for the most creative, high- end art ... We’re just kind of existing and loving the clay [as] more of a therapy,” Kelleher said. The details BBK Ceramics houses six pottery wheels and a space for hand building to accommodate classes and workshops. Kelleher typically hosts more workshops during the holiday season, especially Halloween-themed events where attendees can
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