Hamish Jackson honors the tradition of making things from local materials and takes time for each item his customers enjoy. In my interview with him (below), he mentions how incredible it is that clay takes such a long time to form in nature. He collects it and turns it into usable form. Then, he castoff wood from local wood companies, chops it, and fires his pieces in a huge kiln for days with other potters.

Interview with Eugene, Oregon based potter Nicole Hummel, of Nicole Hummel Ceramics.