I am a ceramic artist living and working in Seattle. I live in Ballard, a quiet neighborhood near the Puget Sound with views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. I came to clay as a way to unwind from a fulfilling albeit exhaustive career as a New York City fashion designer. I quickly found myself enthralled by this new medium, as it was the only thing that could get me out of the office before 6 pm. It wasn’t until my husband and I moved to Seattle and had our first child, that I allowed myself to think bigger. I began thinking of clay beyond a serious hobby and took the semi-dramatic leap of leaving the safety of my corporate job. Since this change of living a more artistic and intentional life, I haven’t looked back. I have been honing my craft and creating the pieces that I want to see in the world and live with in my own home. 

Like many others, clay didn’t come super easily to me. I struggled on the wheel for years and it wasn’t until I discovered hand-building and put in hours of practice on the wheel that I could make the pieces I was dreaming up. My process incorporates both hand-building and the wheel, as it allows me to achieve results that go beyond the boundaries of both. When creating, I place a strong emphasis on form, aiming to design objects that are not only utilitarian but also show the handmade process. I am drawn to matte glazes that are subtle and easy to live with. When I build my pieces, I envision how they will be integrated into the lives of friends, family, and clients. My intention is for each piece to add an understated beauty to the home that can bring appreciation and calm to the routine of everyday life. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORDERING THE WAIGHT CERAMICS:

  • Each piece is hand-made by me, Courtney Hunter, if we don’t know each other, please say hi on Instagram or shoot me an email, I love to meet everyone buying my pieces

  • Each piece is unique and one of a kind, even if there are multiples, there will be variance between pieces

  • The shop often has sold out pieces, not to create scarcity but because I am working on making more pieces but it takes time

  • If you see something you like and it’s sold out, please send me a message. DM or email is great.