About the Potter
Pottery for everyone!
Happily working as a professional Potter, selling and teaching in the heart of
Alberta for more than 30 years.
Sales + Private Classes
Locally owned and operated by Kelly Proulx
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Ceramics Major ACAD Alumna 1996, AUArts
Happily working as a professional Potter, selling and teaching in the heart of
Alberta for more than 30 years.
Sales + Private Classes
Locally owned and operated by Kelly Proulx
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Ceramics Major ACAD Alumna 1996, AUArts
I’m a studio potter currently based in Airdrie, Alberta. My long journey with clay was set in motion in 1992 when at 19 years old I enrolled at Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) now Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) in Calgary. This was the beginning of something special that launched me into a fulfilling career as a Potter.
Diving deep into the world of pottery I spent four years there as a Ceramics Major, learning from some wonderful master potters from all over the world. After graduating with a BFA in Ceramics and a Diploma in Visual Arts I carried on with my education as a selected paid participant in the ACAD Career Centre Self-Employment Program. I am thankful for the treasure trove of information and experience learned in these years!
I have been making and selling my pottery now for more than 30 years. Teaching began just over 15 years ago which moved into a permanent position as a Secondary Options Pottery teacher at a local private school, ACA. I have now transitioned completely to only teaching private classes out of my home studio. Being an active participant in my local community developing the arts and fostering imagination has been so worthwhile.
In my work, I aim to blend artistry with design, making functional pottery that explores texture and pattern. Pottery is in itself a tactile medium and I try to carry that through from the making to the finished pieces using various surface decoration techniques. My classes focus on skill development, proper technique combined with creative exploration. I enjoy seeing the thrill of someone making something with their own hands and experiencing the satisfaction with their finished work. When I’m not making pottery and teaching, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains with my family and tending to my many plants, 67 and counting! It’s something that keeps me inspired and always learning.
I believe in the power of creative experiences to enhance mental well-being, offering avenues for personal expression, stress relief, and appreciation of the arts within our community.
Kelly Proulx, BFA
Alberta University of the Arts Graduate, ACAD alumna
Diving deep into the world of pottery I spent four years there as a Ceramics Major, learning from some wonderful master potters from all over the world. After graduating with a BFA in Ceramics and a Diploma in Visual Arts I carried on with my education as a selected paid participant in the ACAD Career Centre Self-Employment Program. I am thankful for the treasure trove of information and experience learned in these years!
I have been making and selling my pottery now for more than 30 years. Teaching began just over 15 years ago which moved into a permanent position as a Secondary Options Pottery teacher at a local private school, ACA. I have now transitioned completely to only teaching private classes out of my home studio. Being an active participant in my local community developing the arts and fostering imagination has been so worthwhile.
In my work, I aim to blend artistry with design, making functional pottery that explores texture and pattern. Pottery is in itself a tactile medium and I try to carry that through from the making to the finished pieces using various surface decoration techniques. My classes focus on skill development, proper technique combined with creative exploration. I enjoy seeing the thrill of someone making something with their own hands and experiencing the satisfaction with their finished work. When I’m not making pottery and teaching, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains with my family and tending to my many plants, 67 and counting! It’s something that keeps me inspired and always learning.
I believe in the power of creative experiences to enhance mental well-being, offering avenues for personal expression, stress relief, and appreciation of the arts within our community.
Kelly Proulx, BFA
Alberta University of the Arts Graduate, ACAD alumna
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Ceramics Major
- Diploma of Visual Arts, Ceramics Major
- Certification of Completion from the Design Career Centre Employment Program at the Alberta University of the Arts
- Thirty years experience as a professional Potter making and selling
- Fifteen years experience teaching pottery in the Alberta school system and local community
