My first residency at The Pottery Workshop was in 2024 after a fellow ceramic artist introduced me to the program. She was so enthusiastic about her experience that she walked me through her work, showed me photos, and shared the link to apply. I was immediately welcomed: Maggie, who leads the residency program, answered all my questions directly before I even arrived.

This is now my third residency here. What keeps bringing me back is the staff. The assistants here are not just helpful, they genuinely think alongside you and your project. During this residency, Huhu, Sailor, and Wendy helped me organize my entire exhibition. When I had a starting idea for lighting my tile work, she engaged with it deeply, offered her perspective, and suggested a better approach I hadn't considered. That kind of creative collaboration is rare and invaluable.

The facilities match that standard: clean, well-maintained studios and comfortable accommodations. The program is expensive, but what you receive in return is a high-quality, fully supported experience. For me, that support is what keeps me coming back.

Carola, Third Residency at PWS