Eileen Stanfield

Artist Statement

I first sat on a potter's wheel in the Spring of 2014. I never knew it would become such a huge love in my life, but I have been overtaken by the clay! I took 3 rounds of formal pottery classes in 2014 at The Philly Art Center and at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since then, I have been working solo at The Clay Studio and in August of 2016 I became a part of their Associate program. I've had the great opportunity to meet and form relationships with several artists at The Clay Studio. I consider myself an intermediate in ceramics and in the specific throwing forms I create, and now dabble in hand building. In March of 2015 I started my etsy store and have done well with online sales, having repeat customers. In the summer and fall of 2015 I started attending craft fairs and markets in the Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. I truly love every piece that I make. They will always be one of a kind, and it's neat to think that each piece someone else enjoys as much as I do can appreciate the craft!