My Story
About Me
About Me
About Me
My name is Shelly Goodmanson. I began my career in marketing & fundraising, and hold a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Marketing. I discovered pottery in 1998 at a small community art center. The center was filled with inspiring people with a passion for art and sharing art to build a community. Pottery became a therapeutic p
My name is Shelly Goodmanson. I began my career in marketing & fundraising, and hold a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Marketing. I discovered pottery in 1998 at a small community art center. The center was filled with inspiring people with a passion for art and sharing art to build a community. Pottery became a therapeutic pastime for me as well as a connection to creative individuals. Several moves later, I am a stay at home mom and have a home based studio where I create random and amazing things. Each piece is unique to itself, just as each of us are. Life and creating pottery is a balance of passion, dreams and reality.
My Work
About Me
About Me
I'm a wildly ambitious, highly optimistic artist who likes to create unique pieces.I describe my work as handmade fun and functional. I very rarely make duplicates that are exact, but I will make them similar. I love the mess and freedom of clay. My mind may have a million things flying through it but must quickly quiet in order to f
I'm a wildly ambitious, highly optimistic artist who likes to create unique pieces.I describe my work as handmade fun and functional. I very rarely make duplicates that are exact, but I will make them similar. I love the mess and freedom of clay. My mind may have a million things flying through it but must quickly quiet in order to find focus in the clay, the wheel and the feeling of creating something. I use Laguna BMix clay which is high fired to cone 5 in one of my electric studio kilns. I am happy using commercial glazes. My work is regularly carried at amazing local shops. I can also be found at several art markets and host studio open houses.
My Studio
Serendipity
Serendipity
I learned everything I know in a community studio setting in several states. My approach to pottery and all art is that it should be easily accessible to all people; anyone can create something; there are no mistakes; it should be fun and messy and it should be affordable. I have built my business around those ideals. I currently h
I learned everything I know in a community studio setting in several states. My approach to pottery and all art is that it should be easily accessible to all people; anyone can create something; there are no mistakes; it should be fun and messy and it should be affordable. I have built my business around those ideals. I currently have 4 wheels and 3 kilns in an outbuilding on our property. When time allows, I offer projects and classes. I take clay to schools and groups. I participate and promote events that inspire creativity.
Serendipity
Serendipity
Serendipity
Inspired from a children’s book, SERENDIPITY, is a propensity for making fortuitous discoveries while looking for something unrelated,. There is something magic in finding what you were not looking for. When you look at my hand crafted pieces, I hope you find a happy discovery ~ something that makes you happy or inspires greatness.
Hello
Welcome to the Studio
I am an amazing wife and mom. I am a small batch potter with a fun studio in Oklahoma. When time allows, I schedule classes in my studio around our busy family. My studio is a casual, dirty place full of life. Creative energy inspires everyone I hope!