We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lindsay Hitch. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lindsay below.

Lindsay, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

My goal with my work is really to spread joy. In our homes, we’re surrounded by so much stuff, but I think that if we choose items with purpose, it can have a real impact on our day to day lives. There is so much opportunity in the objects we fill our homes with and some of these things we look at or touch every day like bed linens, curtains, wallpaper, and of course, dishes. If we choose those objects intentionally, whether that is to elicit an emotion, trigger a nostalgic memory, or simply because they makes you smile, those little moments can add up. My work definitely seems silly to some, but if I can add a little happiness and whimsy to someone’s routine moments, that’s a win for me.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’ve always been driven to create things, keeping my hands busy helps me stay sane, and working with clay really fulfills that need for me. Functional pottery truly is my passion and I love creating art that can be woven into everyday life.

I create functional pots that are brightly colored and decorated with fun illustrations. I make each piece on the wheel, hand paint illustrations, and carve the lines and details. The carved lines make for a very tactile surface that you want to run your fingers over. I decorate my pots with things I like, things that make me happy, or things that I think are kind of funny to put on a dish that you are going to eat or drink out of. I’m drawn to images of food, animals, and definitely bugs, lots of bugs.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Straight out of high school I wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher. I started attending my local community college, and quickly started failing. I was young, unhappy, and unfulfilled and wasn’t willing to put in the work. After many years of working in restaurants and customer service, I regrouped, and started attending community college to be an art teacher this time. That still wasn’t the right fit. I decided to really chase my passion and earn an art degree. I transferred to Towson University after earning my Associate’s degree and that decision really changed my life. The ceramics department is run by Rich Holt, an amazing artist, professor, and now friend. He challenged me, taught me so much about ceramics and running a studio, and believed in me. I was 32 when I earned my BFA and I’m so happy I went back to school.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

Thankfully, the start up costs have been pretty minimal and I’ve been able to grow little by little. (Emphasis on the little). My husband and his family surprised me with a potter’s wheel for Christmas a few years ago, and I have access to kilns. The materials are expensive, but I work at a ceramic supply shop so I do get a discount and that helps a lot. Working there part-time, teaching a pottery class, and being married to someone with a stable job with health insurance allows me to be able to spend time working on growing my business. I’m very very lucky to have the support that I do.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://LindsayHitchCeramics.com
• Instagram: @lindsayhitchceramics

Image Credits

Photos taken myself