Kristin the Potter
@firechild.art
I design and make with clay (wheel-thrown & altered), I love to sketch with inks, and I am happiest in the woods or my gardens. The world needs artists, poets, musicians more than ever to counter the darkness. https://firechild.art
Give the gift of a smooth shave with these unique shaving bowls! Available at Boulder Mountain Handmade, Elks Lodge (3975 28th St, Boulder CO) November 8th and 9th. Check out their holiday sale for more fantastic artisan goods! #bouldermountainhandmade #studiopottery #ceramicarts #firechildart
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Give the gift of a smooth shave with these unique shaving bowls! Available at Boulder Mountain Handmade, Elks Lodge (3975 28th St, Boulder CO) November 8th and 9th. Check out their holiday sale for more fantastic artisan goods! #bouldermountainhandmade #studiopottery #ceramicarts #firechildart
I think as the world keeps throwing more and more at us to interact with each day, my surface decoration keeps getting simpler. I seem to need some space! I like this simple serving bowl. #bowl #ceramicbowls #studiopottery #ceramicartists #firechildart
October 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I think as the world keeps throwing more and more at us to interact with each day, my surface decoration keeps getting simpler. I seem to need some space! I like this simple serving bowl. #bowl #ceramicbowls #studiopottery #ceramicartists #firechildart
Mark your calendars! The always-wonderful Boulder Mountain Handmade 2-day holiday sale held at the Boulder Elks Lodge (3975 28th St, Boulder) is coming up — November 8th & 9th! Juried for high quality! I will be there :) #bouldermountainhandmade #pottery #firechildart
October 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Mark your calendars! The always-wonderful Boulder Mountain Handmade 2-day holiday sale held at the Boulder Elks Lodge (3975 28th St, Boulder) is coming up — November 8th & 9th! Juried for high quality! I will be there :) #bouldermountainhandmade #pottery #firechildart
Tall mugs with textures… It’s Octoberfest season so maybe beer is appropriate? #ceramicarts #ceramics #pottery #mugs #firechildart
September 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Tall mugs with textures… It’s Octoberfest season so maybe beer is appropriate? #ceramicarts #ceramics #pottery #mugs #firechildart
I am enjoying using some of the #budvases I’ve been making. Just picking simple “weeds” with interesting forms and plopping them in brightens a room. Come see for yourself at Nederland CO Harvestfest bash on October 5th right downtown. Craft vendors, food, bands. #pottery #ceramicarts #firechildart
September 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I am enjoying using some of the #budvases I’ve been making. Just picking simple “weeds” with interesting forms and plopping them in brightens a room. Come see for yourself at Nederland CO Harvestfest bash on October 5th right downtown. Craft vendors, food, bands. #pottery #ceramicarts #firechildart
I LOVE round things — so pregnant with potential! What would you put in this #coveredjar? #pottery #studiopotter #ceramics #ceramicartist #firechildart
August 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I LOVE round things — so pregnant with potential! What would you put in this #coveredjar? #pottery #studiopotter #ceramics #ceramicartist #firechildart
I have been working on a new style of #vases and really enjoying the combination of throwing and handbuilding in each. Can't wait for people to see them in person at upcoming shows (more on that soon)! #flowervases #studiopottery #ceramicartist #firechildart
August 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I have been working on a new style of #vases and really enjoying the combination of throwing and handbuilding in each. Can't wait for people to see them in person at upcoming shows (more on that soon)! #flowervases #studiopottery #ceramicartist #firechildart
I’ve been having fun making luminaries for tea candles. The bottom pedestal is a container to store more tea candles! Take a look in person at my next show at the Nederland CO Octoberfest on October 5th! #luminaries #pottery #ceramics #studiopottery #nederlandfarmersmarket #firechildart
August 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I’ve been having fun making luminaries for tea candles. The bottom pedestal is a container to store more tea candles! Take a look in person at my next show at the Nederland CO Octoberfest on October 5th! #luminaries #pottery #ceramics #studiopottery #nederlandfarmersmarket #firechildart
August 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Just a personal-sized tea set, this morning. The handle is on order 😊 #teaset #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
July 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just a personal-sized tea set, this morning. The handle is on order 😊 #teaset #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
Trying my hand at carving some tiles. They will be decorative wall hangings. I’m having fun and I think they will be nice to add to my offerings for holiday markets! A sunflower field. #pottery #tiles #ceramicarts #studiopotter #firechildart
June 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Trying my hand at carving some tiles. They will be decorative wall hangings. I’m having fun and I think they will be nice to add to my offerings for holiday markets! A sunflower field. #pottery #tiles #ceramicarts #studiopotter #firechildart
I am in love with a new clay body I've been using, Toasted Brown Trout by Rocky Mountain Clay (Denver). This simple cereal bowl shows it nicely #clay #rockymountainclay #studiopotter #firechildart
June 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I am in love with a new clay body I've been using, Toasted Brown Trout by Rocky Mountain Clay (Denver). This simple cereal bowl shows it nicely #clay #rockymountainclay #studiopotter #firechildart
I don’t enter competitions that much, and when I do it is simply to get my work seen by a wider public. But winning 3rd place in the 3D category at the Gilpin Arts Association 78th Juried Show was a nice surprise. Guess where the prize money will go… more clay supplies!
June 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I don’t enter competitions that much, and when I do it is simply to get my work seen by a wider public. But winning 3rd place in the 3D category at the Gilpin Arts Association 78th Juried Show was a nice surprise. Guess where the prize money will go… more clay supplies!
It is gray and chilly outside, but my little zucchini plant in my greenhouse has such a sunny little flower this morning! #gardening #flowers #firechildart
May 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It is gray and chilly outside, but my little zucchini plant in my greenhouse has such a sunny little flower this morning! #gardening #flowers #firechildart
My Koro-style incense burner on pedestal was accepted into the 42nd Annual All Colorado Art Show. It will be at the Curtis Center for the Arts (Greenwood Village, CO) from July 12 - August 29 if you are in the area. #ceramics #ceramicarts #pottery #firechildart
May 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My Koro-style incense burner on pedestal was accepted into the 42nd Annual All Colorado Art Show. It will be at the Curtis Center for the Arts (Greenwood Village, CO) from July 12 - August 29 if you are in the area. #ceramics #ceramicarts #pottery #firechildart
Day 2 of the 2-day drive back from visiting my parents in beautiful southern Indiana where everything is in full spring bloom. At their ages of 87 & 89 I realize each visit is a blessing. #family #roadtrips
May 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Day 2 of the 2-day drive back from visiting my parents in beautiful southern Indiana where everything is in full spring bloom. At their ages of 87 & 89 I realize each visit is a blessing. #family #roadtrips
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Seven extra-large bowls (also known as ‘canvases’ to scratch my painting itch). About 6 pounds of clay, each, and my shoulders are a little sore. #pottery #ceramics #ceramicarts #firechildart
May 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Seven extra-large bowls (also known as ‘canvases’ to scratch my painting itch). About 6 pounds of clay, each, and my shoulders are a little sore. #pottery #ceramics #ceramicarts #firechildart
It is gray and threatening rain outside, but my large bowl is warm and sunny! This is from my last firing. I adore throwing bowls partly because they make such nice “canvases” to paint and decorate! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
May 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It is gray and threatening rain outside, but my large bowl is warm and sunny! This is from my last firing. I adore throwing bowls partly because they make such nice “canvases” to paint and decorate! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
My studio output and website seem to be finding a theme of “everyday rituals”—I have always loved creating little rituals since being a child—I decided to make some incense burners on pedestals! I just ordered some cone incense to test these and make sure they work. #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
April 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My studio output and website seem to be finding a theme of “everyday rituals”—I have always loved creating little rituals since being a child—I decided to make some incense burners on pedestals! I just ordered some cone incense to test these and make sure they work. #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
I finished a set of two round teapots, and threw two more today. I haven’t practiced that many teapots and there is so much to get “right”! #pottery #ceramics #teapots #firechildart
April 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I finished a set of two round teapots, and threw two more today. I haven’t practiced that many teapots and there is so much to get “right”! #pottery #ceramics #teapots #firechildart
I am on the fence whether sponging an iron celadon glaze at the rim really enhanced this, but I like this low, wide salmony-pink bowl from the last kiln. Clay is a constant, wonderful experiment! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
April 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I am on the fence whether sponging an iron celadon glaze at the rim really enhanced this, but I like this low, wide salmony-pink bowl from the last kiln. Clay is a constant, wonderful experiment! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
I am in a round pots kinda mood this weekend in my studio! Some are just round jars and some I made into teapots. I also threw mugs and a really large serving bowl I can’t wait to decorate. It has been a productive weekend! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
March 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I am in a round pots kinda mood this weekend in my studio! Some are just round jars and some I made into teapots. I also threw mugs and a really large serving bowl I can’t wait to decorate. It has been a productive weekend! #pottery #ceramics #firechildart
I unloaded a bisque kiln yesterday and I’m excited to see those pieces glazed. In the meantime, here is a bowl from my last glaze firing. On a personal note, only 2 weeks to go until I am formally retired from my “day job” and SO looking forward to fully concentrating on my #pottery. #firechildart
March 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I unloaded a bisque kiln yesterday and I’m excited to see those pieces glazed. In the meantime, here is a bowl from my last glaze firing. On a personal note, only 2 weeks to go until I am formally retired from my “day job” and SO looking forward to fully concentrating on my #pottery. #firechildart
I am unloading a bisque kiln of my own and will (hopefully) have some nice work to post, soon. Been slowed down working thru my retirement from the day job. In the meantime, another gorgeous piece of #pottery by Bob Baumgartner that I saw at the Kirkland Design museum in Denver, recently! Gorgeous!
March 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I am unloading a bisque kiln of my own and will (hopefully) have some nice work to post, soon. Been slowed down working thru my retirement from the day job. In the meantime, another gorgeous piece of #pottery by Bob Baumgartner that I saw at the Kirkland Design museum in Denver, recently! Gorgeous!