Pearly Gates Organic Soapery And Homestead

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About

At the age of three I dreamed of being a potter making huge pots.

I got my first real chance to pursue ceramics when I attended State College of Florida from ‘76-78. At 20, I was accepted into Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida, which did not have a ceramic department. After studying sculpture there two years I left college to head west to start a family in Kansas City. For nearly 40 years, ceramics were put aside while I raised and homeschooled my four children, took up urban organic homesteading, organic farming, herbal studies and organic soap making. The dream to make large pottery never went away though.

In 2021 I returned full time to college. I am a ceramic student currently at Kansas City Art Institute. I will be graduating 2024 with a BFA, majoring in Ceramics and minoring in Entrepreneurial Studies major and Asian Studies.

Highlights

Hired 1 time

1 employee

43 years in business

Serves KCMO , MO

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

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Specialties

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Interested class type(s)

Pottery wheel throwing, Pottery painting, Sculpting / hand-building, Pottery glazing / firing

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I work with your schedule. I cover basics and help you to advance.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Ive attended State College of Florida, Ringling School of Art and Design to further my Ceramics. Im currently a ceramic student at Kansas City Art Institute and will major in ceramics 2024.

ive taught homeschoolers and their parents and 4 H students.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

I charge $25 an hour plus materials.

How did you get started teaching?

I began teaching organic farming classes, which went to soap-making, bath and body care and then pottery

What types of students have you worked with?

I’ve worked with 5-70 years olds, one on one and class setting

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Kansas City Clay Guild Raku Night

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Find a teacher that teaches you what you want.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

What are you looking for? to be craft level? or to be a master at your art.

Services offered

Pottery