Colette Oliver

I can hardly remember a time when I did not make pottery. My hands have been in clay since I was 16, when I dropped Chemistry and as luck would have it, the only other class available was Ceramics. My hands have been in the mucky stuff since, and I can’t imagine a time when they will not be.

The greatest influence on my work is the belief that art should be available to everyone for use in everyday life. Given my passion for clay, this belief has made me a functional potter. My primary goal is to have others want to surround themselves with beautiful things and to have one of those things be mine.

Many things and people influence my work consciously and subconsciously. Moving to Juneau 3 years ago from the desert of Nevada is my obvious influence these days. Water is a constant theme, whether rain, snow or the wonderful ocean. I’m obsessed with the whales since they have eluded me for the most part- never seem to be around when I am on the boat. The form and strength of their fluke appeals to me. I have always loved fish and now they are a real part of my life here.

I hope you will use and enjoy my pots! They are lead-free, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.