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Handcrafted with soul

Where Earth
Meets Art

In our sun-drenched atelier, we transform raw clay into vessels of meaning. Each piece carries the warmth of human touch, the patience of slow creation, and the beauty of imperfection.

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12+

Years of Craft

2,500+

Pieces Created

400+

Students Taught

Potter shaping clay on a wheel in warm studio light

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Wheel Throwing Basics

Saturday, 10:00 AM

Kiln Status

2,232°F

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Latest Collection

Featured Pieces

Each creation emerges from weeks of patient work, carrying the essence of earth and fire into functional art for your home.

Terracotta vase with natural glaze
Vases

Sunset Vessel

$189

New
Ceramic bowl set

Nesting Bowls

$145

Handmade ceramic mug

Morning Mug

$48

Bestseller
Collection of ceramic dinnerware
Dinnerware

Terra Table Collection

From $280

Ceramic planter

Clay Planter

$65

Sculptural ceramic piece
Sculpture

Earth Form III

$420

Tea set

Ritual Tea Set

$195

Decorative plates

Earth Plates

$78

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Learn & Create

Pottery Classes

Discover the meditative joy of working with clay. Our classes welcome all skill levels in a supportive, creative environment.

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Wheel throwing class
Beginner

Next Session

Saturday, Jan 11 at 10:00 AM

Wheel Throwing Basics

with Elena Martinez

Learn the fundamentals of centering clay and throwing your first bowl or mug. All materials included.

3 hours
Max 6
$95 per person
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Hand-building class
All Levels

Next Session

Sunday, Jan 12 at 2:00 PM

Hand-Building Workshop

with James Chen

Explore pinch, coil, and slab techniques to create unique sculptural pieces without a wheel.

2.5 hours
Max 8
$85 per person
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Glazing class
Intermediate

Next Session

Saturday, Jan 18 at 1:00 PM

Glazing Techniques

with Elena Martinez

Master glazing methods including layering, wax resist, and brush application on your bisque ware.

2 hours
Max 6
$75 per person
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From Earth to Art

The Journey of Creation

Each piece takes 2-3 weeks to complete, passing through ancient techniques refined by generations of potters.

1

Wedging

Clay is kneaded to remove air and create consistent texture

2

Throwing

Centered on the wheel and shaped with skilled hands

3

Drying

Slow, even drying prevents cracks and warping

4

Bisque Fire

First firing at 1830°F transforms clay to ceramic

5

Glazing

Hand-mixed glazes applied by dipping or brushing

6

Glaze Fire

Final firing at 2232°F creates the finished piece

Kiln Temperature

Live status from our studio kiln

Firing in Progress
2,232°F
Room Temp 1,830°F Bisque 2,232°F Glaze 2,350°F Max
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Potter working in studio
Finished ceramic pieces
Clay on pottery wheel
Ceramic glazing process

Est. 2012

Our Story

Crafted with Intention, Made to Last

Terra Studio was born from a simple belief: in a world of mass production, there's profound value in objects made by human hands, carrying the marks of their making.

Founded by Elena Martinez in 2012, our sun-drenched Portland atelier has become a sanctuary for both creation and learning. Every piece that leaves our studio embodies the patience of slow craft, the beauty of natural materials, and the warmth of intentional making.

We use locally-sourced clay, mix our own glazes from natural minerals, and fire in our wood-ash kiln. The result: unique pieces that connect you to the earth and the hands that shaped them.

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Kind Words

From Our Community

"The wheel throwing class was transformative. Elena's patient guidance helped me discover a meditative practice I now treasure. I left with two bowls I'm incredibly proud of."

Emma Wilson

Emma Wilson

Workshop Student

"I commissioned a custom dinner set for our wedding anniversary. Each piece is unique, beautifully crafted, and brings such warmth to our table. Worth every penny."

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Custom Order Client

"The attention to detail and quality is unmatched. I own several pieces from Terra Studio and they've become my daily favorites. True functional art for everyday life."

Sofia Rodriguez

Sofia Rodriguez

Collector

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