Instructors & Staff

  • Jen S.

    Jen’s been throwing pots with Love since 1994 and sells her work as Love Handles Pottery Studio. In addition to pottery, Jen’s maker life includes teaching knitting, baking and throwing The Winter Market PDX & several other craft fairs around town.

    @lovehandlespotterystudio

  • Carla M.

    Carla has applied a degree in Fine Art Ceramics from Lewis & Clark into her successful Almond Ave. pottery business. Her work is all about movement and function, and made to be joyfully put to use.

    @_almond_ave_

    almondave.com

  • Emily S.

    Macrame is Emily’s passion. She says it keeps her sane and calms the mind. We know learning this fun craft with her will bring you just as much joy. You can often find Emily teaching or popping up at lots of area craft markets.

    @threerosesmacramedesign

  • Madison L.

    PNW native Madison makes functional pottery and focuses on textured surfaces & lavish color combinations. His experience as a chef informs his approach to the functionality of tableware, regularly adorned with his freehand patterns.

    @goodpotceramics

    Etsy.com/shop/GoodPotCeramics

  • Emily M.

    Emily has been a fiber artist since 2018, creating art using found materials, vintage goods, and natural fibers. Currently, she’s working on an earthy mixed media body of work using materials both man made and found in nature. She teaches weaving as a way to connect people to their creativity while promoting mental health. 

    @eucadesign

    eucadesign.com

  • Kate W.

    Kate W. is the founder and chief stylist of Rodeo Queen decor, setup up festive looks for parties, photo shoots and events. She’s teaming up with Smirk Studios at the Winter Market to offer professional holiday portraits in a space filled with her fun holiday flair!

    @rodeoqueenpdx

  • M'Lynn S.

    M’Lynn is Pacific North West and Utah based artist. She is a muralist, working in commissions in acrylic and chalk. M’Lynn travels the world creating custom murals and competing in festivals. Check out her Paint Night with Holiday Mugs here for Art School.

    mlynnsuwinski.com

  • Amy M.

    Amy has been teaching crafting classes in the Portland area for the past decade and is excited to join you at the Slabtown Winter market.

    @amymothercraft