Have you ever walked into a place you’ve never been before and immediately felt at home? Like everything around you spoke to you and reflected your own vibe back at you? This happens every time I go to my favorite dining spot Pondicheri but it happened somewhere else recently. One of my nieces had her birthday party at what appeared to be an unassuming little pottery studio tucked away in the Heights. After I walked inside I never wanted to leave.At first glance the building looked industrial like it had nothing special to offer. But then my eyes became attuned to each little detail as I walked closer. The front gate was enveloped in lovely overgrown foliage that lightly tickled your head as you walked by. Upon entering the gate, I noticed small hexagonal pieces of painted ceramics lovingly arranged in the cement walkway. This was probably one of my favorite little details about the place. Simple yet beautiful. There was a display immediately outside the studio space of the artist’s ceramics in beautiful hues of aqua and orange, almost like a summer sunset. If I would have had the funds, I might have purchased every single piece. The studio itself had a long, rectangular window where dappled sunlight bathed a row of more beautiful ceramics that were filled with succulents and cacti.
The studio is home Carole Smith of McCheek’s Mayhem Ceramics and McCheek’s Academy. You can sign up for adult or children ceramic classes at the studio as well as book the space for a party or gathering. More information can be found at the links above.
I’ve been trying to explore more of my hometown lately and had the idea to share some of it here with you on the blog. Enjoy the photos and please know that they don’t really do that eclectic and beautiful little studio much justice 🙂
Courtney, you have captured Carole's studio and gallery with your photographs! It was a sensory overload kind of afternoon!