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Our mission is to create a third place that centers healthy community, respect, and curiosity.
Right in the heart of Wallingford, across the street from Gas Works Park, Third Place Pottery was created to be a welcoming space for play, rest, and community. We designed this studio with the belief that creativity thrives when access is easy and connection is natural. 24/7 access is core to this belief so you can come play with clay and hang out with friends whenever inspiration strikes.
Whether you’re taking a class with us or joining with a membership, we look forward to having you in!
Meet the Team
ZACH
Zach’s journey into pottery began when he experienced a lengthy knee injury that kept him from his sports community. Looking for other hobbies that had the potential for strong communities, Zach remembered a pottery class that he had taken at Kirkland Arts Center several years prior. Another intro to pottery class series later and many hours and relationships built, Zach with the support of the community and friends opened Third Place Pottery.
ROSA
Rosa is a Seattle-based potter who is originally from Texas. Though she grew up hand building with clay, she began wheel-throwing in 2022 and joins the two techniques in her ceramic work. Rosa “plays” with primarily dark clays and porcelains to experiment with utility and the contrasts between soft, fluid materials and bold, immovable forms. She is most often inspired by the organic shapes and motifs she sees in the physical world around her. Outside of ceramics, Rosa spends her time dancing, volunteering, and exploring the PNW mountains either on skis or snowboard.
See Rosa’s pottery on Instagram: @rock.star.pots
EMILY
Emily is a ceramicist and UX researcher with a passion for teaching and creating functional, ergonomic pieces that are both useful and nice to look at. Emily’s worked with a lot of creative mediums, but fell in love with wheel throwing as a uniquely meditative, mindful practice. She specializes in beginner-friendly instruction and loves designing and refining curriculum and content so that it’s easy to understand, approachable, and fun. Outside the studio, you’ll find her figure skating, playing a hockey game, taking circus classes, or crushing a fantasy book.
DUSTIN
Dustin Low is a Seattle-based artist and designer creating ceramic objects inspired by his connection to both natural and built environments. His pieces often feature carved textures and illustrated elements using airbrushing, screen printing, and hand drawing. In addition to his studio practice, Dustin leads classes and workshops at various Washington state studios, with his work being shown in exhibitions across the country.
You can follow his work on Instagram at: @lowandbeholdceramics
KHANH
Khanh is an explorative individual with a wide range of interests who has dedicated her life to pursuing them. She discovered pottery about two years ago and sought a more in-depth, hands-on experience, leading her to The Clay Corner. Taking a significant risk, she moved across the country from Boston to Seattle to immerse herself in the world of clay. In addition to her passion for pottery, Khánh loves building community, climbing, and being outdoors, making Seattle the perfect place to keep her engaged and inspired.
Visit Khanh’s website to see her portfolio: my creative arc
SHAW
Shaw is a ceramic artist based in the Pacific Northwest. They have been making ceramic sculptures for the last 7 years, creating environmentally adjacent formations out of clay. Their most recent works are abstract sculptures based on nature, its formations, and natural designs. They are interested in how erosion through water and wind affects the environment around us and results in forming beautiful arrangements.
They graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Studio Art and minors in Dance and Sociology in 2025. They studied abroad in Florence, Italy, with Syracuse University’s Florence Studio Art program for four months in 2024.
They are currently exploring creations that resemble nature, the abstract, and the intuitive.
To see Shaw’s work, visit their website: https://miashawcastrina.com/
Additionally, follow their work on Instagram: @miashawceramics
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103
Third Place Pottery
ABOUT
Our mission is to create a third place that centers healthy community, respect, and curiosity.
Right in the heart of Wallingford, across the street from Gas Works Park, Third Place Pottery was created to be a welcoming space for play, rest, and community. We designed this studio with the belief that creativity thrives when access is easy and connection is natural. 24/7 access is core to this belief so you can come play with clay and hang out with friends whenever inspiration strikes.
Whether you’re taking a class with us or joining with a membership, we look forward to having you in!
Meet the Team
ZACH
Zach’s journey into pottery began when he experienced a lengthy knee injury that kept him from his sports community. Looking for other hobbies that had the potential for strong communities, Zach remembered a pottery class that he had taken at Kirkland Arts Center several years prior. Another intro to pottery class series later and many hours and relationships built, Zach with the support of the community and friends opened Third Place Pottery.
ROSA
Rosa is a Seattle-based potter who is originally from Texas. Though she grew up hand building with clay, she began wheel-throwing in 2022 and joins the two techniques in her ceramic work. Rosa “plays” with primarily dark clays and porcelains to experiment with utility and the contrasts between soft, fluid materials and bold, immovable forms. She is most often inspired by the organic shapes and motifs she sees in the physical world around her. Outside of ceramics, Rosa spends her time dancing, volunteering, and exploring the PNW mountains either on skis or snowboard.
See Rosa’s pottery on Instagram: @rock.star.pots
EMILY
Emily is a ceramicist and UX researcher with a passion for teaching and creating functional, ergonomic pieces that are both useful and nice to look at. Emily’s worked with a lot of creative mediums, but fell in love with wheel throwing as a uniquely meditative, mindful practice. She specializes in beginner-friendly instruction and loves designing and refining curriculum and content so that it’s easy to understand, approachable, and fun. Outside the studio, you’ll find her figure skating, playing a hockey game, taking circus classes, or crushing a fantasy book.
DUSTIN
Dustin Low is a Seattle-based artist and designer creating ceramic objects inspired by his connection to both natural and built environments. His pieces often feature carved textures and illustrated elements using airbrushing, screen printing, and hand drawing. In addition to his studio practice, Dustin leads classes and workshops at various Washington state studios, with his work being shown in exhibitions across the country.
You can follow his work on Instagram at: @lowandbeholdceramics
KHANH
Khanh is an explorative individual with a wide range of interests who has dedicated her life to pursuing them. She discovered pottery about two years ago and sought a more in-depth, hands-on experience, leading her to The Clay Corner. Taking a significant risk, she moved across the country from Boston to Seattle to immerse herself in the world of clay. In addition to her passion for pottery, Khánh loves building community, climbing, and being outdoors, making Seattle the perfect place to keep her engaged and inspired.
SHAW
Shaw is a ceramic artist based in the Pacific Northwest. They have been making ceramic sculptures for the last 7 years, creating environmentally adjacent formations out of clay. Their most recent works are abstract sculptures based on nature, its formations, and natural designs. They are interested in how erosion through water and wind affects the environment around us and results in forming beautiful arrangements.
They graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Studio Art and minors in Dance and Sociology in 2025. They studied abroad in Florence, Italy, with Syracuse University’s Florence Studio Art program for four months in 2024.
They are currently exploring creations that resemble nature, the abstract, and the intuitive.
To see Shaw’s work, visit their website: https://miashawcastrina.com/
Additionally, follow their work on Instagram: @miashawceramics
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103
Third Place Pottery
Home
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About
Contact
ABOUT
Our mission is to create a third place that centers healthy community, respect, and curiosity.
Right in the heart of Wallingford, across the street from Gas Works Park, Third Place Pottery was created to be a welcoming space for play, rest, and community. We designed this studio with the belief that creativity thrives when access is easy and connection is natural. 24/7 access is core to this belief so you can come play with clay and hang out with friends whenever inspiration strikes.
Whether you’re taking a class with us or joining with a membership, we look forward to having you in!
Meet the Team
ZACH
Zach’s journey into pottery began when he experienced a lengthy knee injury that kept him from his sports community. Looking for other hobbies that had the potential for strong communities, Zach remembered a pottery class that he had taken at Kirkland Arts Center several years prior. Another intro to pottery class series later and many hours and relationships built, Zach with the support of the community and friends opened Third Place Pottery.
ROSA
Rosa is a Seattle-based potter who is originally from Texas. Though she grew up hand building with clay, she began wheel-throwing in 2022 and joins the two techniques in her ceramic work. Rosa “plays” with primarily dark clays and porcelains to experiment with utility and the contrasts between soft, fluid materials and bold, immovable forms. She is most often inspired by the organic shapes and motifs she sees in the physical world around her. Outside of ceramics, Rosa spends her time dancing, volunteering, and exploring the PNW mountains either on skis or snowboard.
See Rosa’s pottery on Instagram: @rock.star.pots
EMILY
Emily is a ceramicist and UX researcher with a passion for teaching and creating functional, ergonomic pieces that are both useful and nice to look at. Emily’s worked with a lot of creative mediums, but fell in love with wheel throwing as a uniquely meditative, mindful practice. She specializes in beginner-friendly instruction and loves designing and refining curriculum and content so that it’s easy to understand, approachable, and fun. Outside the studio, you’ll find her figure skating, playing a hockey game, taking circus classes, or crushing a fantasy book.
DUSTIN
Dustin Low is a Seattle-based artist and designer creating ceramic objects inspired by his connection to both natural and built environments. His pieces often feature carved textures and illustrated elements using airbrushing, screen printing, and hand drawing. In addition to his studio practice, Dustin leads classes and workshops at various Washington state studios, with his work being shown in exhibitions across the country.
You can follow his work on Instagram at: @lowandbeholdceramics
KHANH
Khanh is an explorative individual with a wide range of interests who has dedicated her life to pursuing them. She discovered pottery about two years ago and sought a more in-depth, hands-on experience, leading her to The Clay Corner. Taking a significant risk, she moved across the country from Boston to Seattle to immerse herself in the world of clay. In addition to her passion for pottery, Khánh loves building community, climbing, and being outdoors, making Seattle the perfect place to keep her engaged and inspired.
Visit Khanh’s website to see her portfolio: my creative arc
SHAW
Shaw is a ceramic artist based in the Pacific Northwest. They have been making ceramic sculptures for the last 7 years, creating environmentally adjacent formations out of clay. Their most recent works are abstract sculptures based on nature, its formations, and natural designs. They are interested in how erosion through water and wind affects the environment around us and results in forming beautiful arrangements.
They graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Studio Art and minors in Dance and Sociology in 2025. They studied abroad in Florence, Italy, with Syracuse University’s Florence Studio Art program for four months in 2024.
They are currently exploring creations that resemble nature, the abstract, and the intuitive.
To see Shaw’s work, visit their website: https://miashawcastrina.com/
Additionally, follow their work on Instagram: @miashawceramics
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103