Staff Interview: Robyn

For our October Stone Leaf Pottery staff interview, we have Robyn! Better known as our kiln guru and caretaker, Robyn handles all of the pieces that are dropped off to get fired at Stone Leaf. Renowned for her killer eye for design, hake-brush work and gothic aesthetic, Robyn’s a talented graphic and visual artist. We’re lucky to have her behind our kilns and inspiring us to always step up in our work!

[SLP]  What about pottery makes you love it?

[ROBYN] I fell in love with pottery because of its endless possibilities. There’s always a new way to shape, carve, glaze or fire it, which makes the process exciting and limitless. It also gives me a healthy escape from everyday worries. It’s meditative, and a space where I can just create without pressure.

[SLP]  Do you remember the first piece you ever made?

[ROBYN] Yes! It was a gargoyle cat with bat wings, and I was so proud of it. Looking back, it wasn’t perfect, but I loved the raw imagination behind it. That little piece really sparked my passion for clay.

[SLP]  Favorite mid-fire glaze combination?

[ROBYN] I’m torn between two favorites. One is Amaco’s Fire & Ice layered with Seaweed on top, which creates this deep ocean effect. The other is Coyote’s Crystal Nebula paired with a touch of Laguna Hyacinth at the rim. It creates a soft lavender waterfall of crystals.

[SLP]  What's your favorite kind of firing and why? (mid-fire oxidation, woodfire cone 10, etc)

[ROBYN] Raku firing is by far my favorite. The exciting unpredictability of the process and the unique finishes are magical. Pulling a piece from the sawdust feels like uncovering a hidden treasure, as if you’re cleaning off a gem you just pulled out of the mud. The reveal feels like Christmas morning, especially with copper-based glazes. The iridescence they create is mesmerizing.

[SLP]  Kiss, marry, kill: throwing, hand-building, glazing?

[ROBYN]  I’d marry both hand-building and throwing because I love them equally. They each offer different kinds of freedom and creativity. Glazing, on the other hand, is something I’m still learning to “kiss” and appreciate. I love the joy of unexpected glaze results, but I’ve also felt the sting of disappointment when things don’t turn out. Still, that unpredictability is part of what makes the process exciting and keeps me growing as an artist.

[SLP]  What’s your secret weapon of pottery tools?
[ROBYN] My 3D printer! I use it to create custom tools, stamps, stencils, and even parts for projects. It opens up numerous creative pathways and allows me to bring very specific ideas to life that wouldn’t be possible with just traditional tools.

Store Notices

Cold weather is approaching! A reminder that we’ll keep our customers alert of any schedule changes affected by weather via our social media (Instagram, Facebook).

Live far away, don’t want to arrive and find out the one thing you need is out of stock? Give us a ring! Our staff are happy to check inventory for you, and make sure we have what you need before you hit that highway.

New to the Website

Below are a couple of new items we think you’ll find spooktackular!

October Art Events

The Spooky Market is happening October 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm at 3899 Jackson Street, Building 4. It’s free to attend with 70+ vendors transforming an 18,000 square foot Denver warehouse to be the spookiest local market this October. Remember to come dressed up!

There’s also Homo Halloween on October 25 12:00pm - 5:00pm at the Champagne Tiger! Come check out a new annual tradition with 25+ local vendors and artists slinging Halloween-inspired work!

Lastly, the Barfly Haunted Art Market will also be October 25 12:00pm - 6:00pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Sloan's Lake in Barfly! Don’t miss out on an awesome community-fueled event!

Any further questions about our specials? Inquire at our front desk during regular business hours, our staff are happy to help!

That’s all for now, folks! Happy potting, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Elise and the Stone Leaf Pottery Crew

All Clay of the Month purchases are limited to 100# of clay. The sale price is valid only in October 2025 and not combinable/stackable with other clay discounts.

It's not uncommon for us to run out of the clay(s) of the Month, so we always suggest you shop early in the Month to ensure the clay is in stock. Also, when purchasing Glaze or Tool(s), or Equipment of the Month, again, it's limited to products on hand. So, if we don't have it when you shop, come shop with us again soon! We replenish our shelves constantly—we'll hopefully have more soon! Got more questions about how this works? Please, please reach out to us!

During the freezing months, we will not accept returns on clay or liquid chemical products such as wax resist. As much as we wish we could take back that half-frozen bag of B-Mix, we can’t repurpose it. Thank you for being mindful.