Monique
Jost
Growing
up in Switzerland, I had my hands in clay from the time I was
12 years old. A neighbor had a kiln where she fired my small creations.
Throughout my life, even while raising a family and working various
jobs, I've always managed to have my hands in clay. My work is
mostly stoneware, wheel thrown, some slab. I love to decorate
with the brush, mostly in blue tones like the sky and beautiful
Lake Michigan.
When the Potters' Guild was founded in 1969, I became a charter
member. For me, one of the most enjoyable aspects of the Guild
has been our contact with the community: people love to live with
our pots in everyday life - what else could a potter wish for? |