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Naomi Clement ⎸ Potter, Teacher & Community

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25+ years working in clay, and for most of that time, I was a thrower.

It wasn’t until the final year of grad school, with my thesis deadline closing in, that I switched to slab-building and started working with bisque molds.

Bisque molds opened up so many new avenues for my work—new forms, surfaces, ways of working, and playing with clay.

I’ve been hooked ever since.

I’m excited to share the techniques I’ve refined over the years, and the excitement I still have for working in this way.

I hope you’ll join me for my live workshop next week.

There’s a replay available if you can’t make it live!

📅 Sept 22nd, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM Eastern
💲 $65 US / $80 CAD

Bonus: you get instant access to my original bisque molds recording the moment you register!

Save your seat, link in bio 🤓

#bisquemold
#handbuiltpottery
#potteryworkshop
#ceramicsofinstagram
#clayworkshop by @naomikclement

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a month ago

Want to learn how to make better handles?

A handle may be a small piece of clay, but it has a big job to do eh?

Handles are where our hands connect directly to those of the maker, providing a great opportunity to say something new, and leave your mark as a potter.

In my free Handles 101 mini-course, you’ll learn my strategies for pulling a beautiful, comfortable, mug handle.

“Thank you, Naomi, this was helpful! Getting the handle position versus shape/volume was a revelation!” Kim

➡️ Ready to dive in?

➡️ Comment with the word: HANDLE to grab the handle mini-course now. 🤓

#potterycourses #potteryvideo #ihavethisthingwithceramics #potteryprocess #potterytips by @naomikclement

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10 months ago

Your clay people are waiting. 💙

The Makers’ Spark Membership is open — and if you’ve been thinking about joining, I’d love to welcome you.

This is a community for potters who want to dig deeper, try new things, and feel genuinely supported in their practice.

Not just a course library (though we’ve got 35+ workshops and counting) — a real community of makers who get it.

Doors close May 1st.

Link in bio to join, or comment SPARK and I’ll send you the details.

Current members — drop your favourite thing about being in Makers’ Spark in the comments. I love hearing from you. 🤓

#canadianceramics #pottery #handbuiltceramics #pottersoninstagram #potterycommunity by @naomikclement

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6 months ago

Dishwasher Diaries—bowl edition!

Bowls are one of my favourite forms to make and to use. Here are a few that have been in rotation of late. 💙

Featuring pots from:
@jenallenceramics
@blackbirdpottery
@shedpottery
@eastforkpottery

And me!

I’d love to hear which is your favourite!

#candianceramics #dishwasherdiaries #potterycollection #ihavethisthingwithceramics by @naomikclement

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4 days ago

Doors are currently open for my Makers’ Spark Membership!

This membership is for potters ready to take creative risks, learn the why behind techniques, and build skills alongside a community that celebrates progress over perfection.

In Makers’ Spark, you get a new workshop every month, access to a library of over 35 workshops, a community forum, and a monthly live Q&A session, all for just $49—less than the cost of a workshop!

This is the last time the membership will be open before an awesome upcoming guest artist workshop and we’d love to have you in the community.

Ready to find your pottery people and start taking more creative chances?

Comment SPARK and I’ll send you the details 💙

#canadianceramics #pottery #handbuiltceramics #pottersoninstagram #potterycommunity by @naomikclement

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7 days ago

Your clay people are waiting. 💙

The Makers’ Spark Membership is now open! If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s a great time (we’ve got some kick ass guest artist workshops coming up).

This is a community for potters who want to dig deeper, try new things, and feel genuinely supported in their practice.

It’s not just a course library (though we’ve got 35+ workshops and counting). It’s a real community of makers who love geeking out about all things pottery.

Doors close Oct. 13.

➡️ Comment SPARK and I’ll send you the details.

Current members — drop your favourite thing about being in Makers’ Spark in the comments. I love hearing from you. 🤓

#canadianceramics #pottery #handbuiltceramics #pottersoninstagram #potterycommunity by @naomikclement

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12 days ago

Heading home after a wonderful couple of days presenting at the 1000 Miles Apart Conference in Winnipeg.

It was one of those full-circle career moments for me.

You know, the kind that reminds you of the passage of time, how far you’ve come, and well, how damn lucky you are.

I first attended the conference as a participant back in 2013 when I was gearing up to apply to grad school to get my MFA, after many years out of clay.

So it was pretty awesome to come back as a presenter some 13 years later.

Thanks to all the volunteers, students, staff, participants (and of course my fellow presenters!), who made me feel so welcome, and asked such great questions.

Clay people are the best eh?

#1000milesapart #canadianceramics #handbuiltpottery by @naomikclement

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14 days ago

Testing out this new mug on this #mugshotmonday

Quality control is important eh?

Do you use your own work? I always learn so much when I do.

PS: this song “What to make of me” is on repeat in the studio these days ❤️‍🔥
#ceramicsofinstagram by @naomikclement

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21 days ago

New episode of Dishwasher Diaries!

This is mostly a Canadian edition, with one exception at the start (but I feel like Eric should be an honorary Canadian with how much he and his gallery support Canadian makers). 🇨🇦

I’d love to hear which one is your favourite!

Here are the makers featured in the video:

@ericbotbyl
@eikoceramics
@musingaboutmud
@joanbruneau
@sarahpikepottery

PS: I got this t-shirt made last year for NCECA and kinda want to make more 🤓

Anyone else in the “introverted but willing to discuss pottery” camp?

#canadianceramics #handmadepottery #dishwasherdiaries #ihavethisthingwithceramics #potterycollection by @naomikclement

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25 days ago

A new mug fresh out of the kiln for this #mugshotmonday

➡️ FYI, this was made with the use of a bisque mold 🤓

Curious about how to make bisque molds?

Join me tomorrow for my Making Bisque Molds workshop.

During this live virtual session, I’ll be sharing the various techniques I’ve learned over the years for making bisque molds.

There’s a replay available if you can’t make it live!

📅 Sept 22nd, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM Eastern
💲 $65 US / $80 CAD

Bonus: you get instant access to my original bisque molds recording the moment you register!

Save your seat 🔗⬆️

#bisquemold
#handbuiltpottery
#potteryworkshop
#ceramicsofinstagram
clayworkshop by @naomikclement

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a month ago

Prototyping some ring molds for my upcoming workshop!

Ring molds are just one of the types of bisque molds I’ll be demonstrating in my live virtual workshop on Sep. 22nd.

All of the mold I use are made with pretty basic tools that you probably already have on hand.

No messy plaster involved!

I’ve been using bisque molds for years and they are one of the best ways to hand-build consistent, unique-to-you shapes.

The live workshop is on September 22nd 🎉, and when you register you’ll also get instant access to my original Making & Working with Bisque Molds recording.

Whether you’re new to bisque molds, or just want a few fresh strategies in your toolkit, I’d love to have you there.

📅 Sept 22nd, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM Eastern
💲 $65 US / $80 CAD

Save your seat, link in bio 🤓

#bisquemold
#handbuiltpottery
#potteryworkshop
#ceramicsofinstagram
#clayworkshop by @naomikclement

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Welcome visiting artist Naomi Clement to the 2026 1000 Miles Apart - the annual Western Canadian university ceramic conference taking place at the University of Manitoba from Oct 1-3! ➰🔴☕️ @naomikclement

Naomi is a Canadian artist and educator who explores ideas of home and belonging through the powerful lens of functional ceramics. She received her MFA from Louisiana State University in 2017, and has participated in residencies, given lectures and workshops, and exhibited her work across North America.
Additionally, Naomi is an active member of the Canadian ceramics collective Make and Do, which advocates and promotes Canadian ceramics on the international stage. She works out of her home studio in Stratford, Ontario.

#1000milesapart #1000milesapart2026#universityofmanitoba #ceramicscanada #ceramics by @naomikclement

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