Meet the Makers
Josh
Josh creates functional pottery from his home studio in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a focus on pieces that are meant to be used, enjoyed, and integrated into everyday life. His journey in ceramics began at the NWTC Artisan & Business Center in September 2022, and what started as a curiosity quickly grew into a dedicated practice. Since then, Josh has immersed himself in the study of ceramics, continually refining his techniques and exploring new approaches to wheel-thrown pottery.
Creating has always been an important part of who he is. Whether through music, sailing, or working with clay, Josh is drawn to pursuits that combine technical skill with creativity and hands-on engagement. Ceramics offers an endless opportunity to learn, experiment, and solve problems while creating objects that are both beautiful and useful.
Josh finds great satisfaction in knowing that his work becomes part of someone's daily routine. A favorite mug, bowl, or serving piece can carry memories and connections for years. His goal is to create functional pottery that is thoughtfully crafted, visually engaging, and built to be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Thank you for taking an interest in his work. Feel free to reach out through this website—Josh is always happy to talk pottery.
Liz
Liz is a Wisconsin-based ceramicist creating with soulful intention and an explorer's heart. Each piece is handmade to invite art and beauty into everyday life. You may see hints of Liz's formal medical education background throughout her work in her attention to detail and skillful mastery. Her artwork is influenced by sensitivity to her surroundings, compassion for nature, and her empathetic relationship with animals. Working from a place of discovery fuels her joy of the process.
In 2022, Liz stepped back from her full-time career as a Physician Assistant, and with the support of her husband, Josh, they created Birds in Clay, LLC. Just as birds take dust baths to tend to themselves, Liz and Josh work in clay to take care of themselves.
"A bird sitting in a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not in the branch but in her wings" - Unknown