Michi Pottery

Over the years, while studying and practicing with Chyako Hashimoto at Yunomi Pottery Studio, Michelle discovered that the field of ceramics is a complex and creative outlet that offers a unique set of challenges and rewards. This experience inspired her to open her own studio space, which evolved into Michi Pottery. Her handmade ceramics are designed to subtly enhance lives by surrounding individuals with thoughtfully designed functional art.

(Note: knit porcelain is the exception to this rule,

which is not made to be functional.)

 

Michi Pottery is a certified Green Business. Michelle's love for the natural environment has shaped the way she operates her studio. She recycles clay by reusing scraps for smaller creations or incorporating them into new batches. The studio is powered by solar energy as much as possible (weather permitting), and she is careful about how materials are collected and disposed of to ensure that nothing harmful ends up in waterways. For shipping, she uses repurposed or recyclable packaging materials whenever possible, avoiding plastic unless it is being reused. Michelle is also a member of Durango Sustainable Goods, a local organization for makers and professionals that emphasizes circular design and economy.

 

If you see an item you like on the Michi Pottery website and wish to order more, you can contact Michelle at michelle@michipottery.com to discuss the possibilities.