About Us
Welcome to The Pottery in Grover Beach, a studio founded and owned by Alecia Teague. Alecia has been working with pottery for over eight years, honing her skills and mastering her craft. Her passion for pottery grew when she realized how therapeutic and meditative it can be to create something beautiful from a lump of clay.
Alecia holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland, where she studied drawing and painting. Her love for pottery began in 2016, when she and her family moved back to the UK - in Sheffield, England. Here she took a year long foundation pottery course and continued her education until she moved back to California in 2019. Upon her return, she opened a pottery studio in her house and taught various courses around town, including Studios on the Park in Paso Robles.
Alecia is not only an accomplished artist but also a devoted wife and mom of three. She understands the importance of creating a space where families can come together to learn, have fun, and create lasting memories. Alecia holds a teaching credential and has previous teaching experience at Cuesta College, where she shared her love for pottery with students of all ages.
Alecia's passion for pottery extends beyond the studio, and she takes pride in being a part of the local community. She believes that pottery can be a powerful tool to bring people together, and she is dedicated to using her skills to give back to the community.
At The Pottery, you will find a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can explore your creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others. Whether you are a seasoned potter or a beginner, Alecia and her team are here to guide you on your pottery journey.
Thank you for choosing The Pottery, and we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Julia Nowak is a San Luis Obispo County native with a lifelong love for art. She enjoys practicing drawing, painting, and printmaking along with ceramics. Her passion for ceramics began in high school and has only deepened over time through further exploration in college classes and beyond. Julia hopes to help others gain confidence in their ceramic practice and values both technical skill development and personal expression in her teaching.
Mike McNutt has been working with clay for 25 years and is the studio tech at Hancock College’s ceramics studio. Known for his love of throwing, glazing, and kiln firing—especially raku—he’s been an active member of the pottery communities in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. Mike is excited to share his knowledge or ceramics through teaching.
Celeste is our super-fun instructor for the Saturday "Take A Spin Pottery" classes, as well as select date night and children's classes. Her enthusiasm is contagious, especially when she's guiding people with zero pottery experience through centering their clay and helping them create their first small cylinder.
Mackenzie spent her summers as a kid certifying boy scouts for their clay badge. She has gone on to teach kids classes, help a community studio in Ashland Oregon open its door, and has taught adults at the beginning and intermediate levels. She also was the driving force behind our retail shop in Atascadero opening. Dusty the cat really likes her too.
Kiara Bolger is a ceramic artist, educator, and senior B.F.A. Studio Art student at Cal Poly. She began working with clay at 14 and has spent the last three years teaching ceramics to students of all ages, specializing in wheel throwing and glazing. She is also a two time recipient of the SLOCOE Arts Collaborative Grant, where she teaches hands on ceramics workshops for local schools. Teaching is Kiara's greatest passion, and she hopes to pursue an M.F.A. in ceramics and teach at the college level. Whether you're brand new to clay or looking to strengthen your skills, she's excited to share her passion for ceramics and help you enjoy the creative process.