Welcome to Clay Impressions Pottery Studio. Located near the north shore of Prince Edward Island, Clay Impressions is nestled between woods, farmland, and the amazingly picturesque maritime shore.
Although relatively new to the east coast pottery scene, I found my passion for clay back in the 1980's. On a whim, I attended a course at a local potters' studio.
It was not long before I left computer programming behind and embarked on my life’s true journey.
I began making pottery professionally around 1989. The transition process was an organic development as I joined the local guild of potters, then dived headlong into intensive courses at St. Lawrence College, as well as attending workshops presented by world renowned potters who visited our area.
As a member of potters guilds and the PEI Crafts Council, I find the sharing of tips and advice among the many different artists an essential element and benefit of the craft.
After two decades, I still feel a thrill in transforming soft clay into finished pots. Creating pottery is a very real connection to nature and to art. Each time I walk outside, my eye is drawn to the beauty in nature or the architecture of buildings and I am inspired to design new work with an emphasis on form and texture.
I believe a pot should be a joy to hold and feel, not just to be seen.
Ellen Burge
Although relatively new to the east coast pottery scene, I found my passion for clay back in the 1980's. On a whim, I attended a course at a local potters' studio.
It was not long before I left computer programming behind and embarked on my life’s true journey.
I began making pottery professionally around 1989. The transition process was an organic development as I joined the local guild of potters, then dived headlong into intensive courses at St. Lawrence College, as well as attending workshops presented by world renowned potters who visited our area.
As a member of potters guilds and the PEI Crafts Council, I find the sharing of tips and advice among the many different artists an essential element and benefit of the craft.
After two decades, I still feel a thrill in transforming soft clay into finished pots. Creating pottery is a very real connection to nature and to art. Each time I walk outside, my eye is drawn to the beauty in nature or the architecture of buildings and I am inspired to design new work with an emphasis on form and texture.
I believe a pot should be a joy to hold and feel, not just to be seen.
Ellen Burge
