I came to pottery twelve years ago as an escape from my job as a personal chef and discovered I'm truly a maker at heart.  Whether it's cooking pot of soup or making a mug, my workday isn't complete until I have a physical object to show for it.

Although I’ve traded in my knives for clay, I always come back to serving food as motivation for making. In my mind, every curve of a bowl or elongated shape of a platter has a specific function, and I imagine how each piece will be used in someone's home.

When I’m not playing with clay you can find me exploring the hidden stairways of San Francisco or on a road trip, living the van-life with my husband and dog.

-Gay Heit
San Francisco, California