Ceramics
Slate Roof Studio
13397 Wilt Store Road,
Leesburg, VA 20176
Catoctin Region Cluster, 2025 Stop #4
stoneware mug in wavy body glazed in Nebula fired to cone 5
stoneware pottery
Artist's Statement
I moved to Loudoun County, VA in the mid 1990s and fell in love with what was a very rural county at the time. I visited many local potters, adding their unique mugs to my growing collection. I took lessons from potters Shawn Grove, Bryan Mattraw, and Kristen Swanson. My love of creating pottery was born. I find inspiration from the environment where I am – at the beach, in the mountains, or from memories. My beach mugs reflect my love of the ocean. The first place I lived in Loudoun County was Downtown Leesburg, which was the inspiration for my “Downtown Leesburg” mugs, ornaments, and wall hangings. Rural Loudoun County inspired me to create the “Loudoun County” mugs. My current battle with cancer has changed my perspective on making and teaching art, which is a calming and grounding therapy that can move anyone forward to recovery and hope.
stoneware Miller 60 and glazed and fired to cone 5
stoneware pottery
stoneware miller 55 clay body, carved, underglaze applied and glazed in Ellen's Blue glaze fired to cone 5
stoneware pottery
my signature "Loudoun County" mugs, crocks and ornaments for sale at Loudounberry and Roots, speckled clay and blue glaze fired to cone 5.
stoneware pottery
Oval serving platter with round handles, in vibrant beach colors.
stoneware pottery
Sushi platter with wasabi and soy plate in a variety of glaze colors.
stoneware pottery
Tour display photo
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ceramics
Bowl intricated glazed with 11 overlapping glazes
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ceramics
Available from this artist:
Pottery: mugs (beach, downtown Leesburg, Loudoun -chicken/rooster) and many other mugs; plates, bowls, platters, chip and dip, sushi trays, vases, planters, ornaments, wall hangings, spoon rest, serving bowls, casseroles, soap dishes, utensil crocks, platters with leaf impressions, nautilus and beach dishes, and canister sets. Refreshments, restroom available, free gift to the first 100 visitors.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - June 6, 7 and 8, 2025
Map and Directions:
Get directions from Google Maps (opens new window) or Apple Maps (opens new window).
Additional notes on the directions:Follow the WLAST signs and park in designated spots.
Connect with this artist:
You can also find this artist on Instagram at www.instagram.com/slateroofstudio/ (opens new window) and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/slateroofstudio/ (opens new window)