ABOUT

Hi, I’m Emily Hampson. I have been pursuing ceramics in different capacities over the last 20 years: I started throwing pottery on the wheel when I was 13 years old. Then I received a Studio Art degree from Messiah College with a concentration in Ceramics and 3D. After college, I taught ceramics as an adjunct professor at the Harrisburg Area Community College. I also worked at Carlisle Columbia Clay, a handmade tile shop for several years. During that time, I also got my Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics at Hood College, focusing my thesis work on manufacturing processes. After graduating, I went on to work as a mold maker at a tableware company in Philadelphia, Felt and Fat.

This year, I am taking the leap to start my own production studio in Boyertown, PA: Ashwood Pottery. My vision is to create and sell my own ceramic work while also producing work for other companies and brands and making custom molds for other makers to bring their designs to life.