JANUARY 2026
Juaquetta Holcomb
Juaquetta hand spins unique yarn using local wool and alpaca. After washing she dyes and prepares these fibers to spin rustic yarns. She also knits, crochets and weaves garments to keep you warm. This is her 20th January as the guest artist at Pottery Place Plus.
February 2026
Sheri Medford
8 x 8” and 6 x 6” mounted art prints sealed with encaustic wax and displayed on mini easels.
Sheri’s creative process shifts between Portrait and Figurative painting and designing "soft sculpture" animals. Primarily a mixed-media artist and figurative painter, she is fascinated by the human form and tries to capture moments in the lives of the people she paints. She paints large and often uses cold wax to seal the paintings. She then scans the paintings and mounts the mini prints on boards sealed with Encaustic Wax.
Sheri also enjoys designing and creating soft sculpture animals. She worked many years as a graphic designer, which included cartooning. Recently she began turning her 2D images into 3D soft sculptures. More than "stuffed animals" for toys, they are one of a kind designs sewn by hand which often takes many hours.
March 2026
Nicole Mowbray & Cynthia Smutny
Nicole Mowbray
Artist Statement: My name is Nicole and I’m a passionate ceramicist based in Spokane, WA. I’m dedicated to transforming the raw beauty of earth into functional art. My work showcases textured clay bodies, earthy tones, and merges form and function in a way that celebrates our natural world. My signature pieces, with their sharp angles, draw inspiration from the beautiful silhouettes of the Cascade Mountains. Join me in exploring the connection between earth and art.
Cynthia Smutny, Lux Elementum Jewelry
Artist Statement: The relationship between metal, stone, and form lies at the heart of my work. I am drawn to the clarity of bold geometric lines and the expressive qualities of organic shapes, and much of my design process centers on balancing these two impulses. Influences from Bauhaus design, mid‑century modern aesthetics, and the Arts and Crafts movement inform my approach, guiding me toward pieces that emphasize structure, intention, and the inherent beauty of materials.
Working primarily in silver, copper, brass, enamel, and natural stones allows me to explore contrast in both structure and surface. I use forging, texturing, stone‑setting, and enameling to highlight the contrast between smooth and rough, structured and fluid, engineered and natural. Each piece begins with a focus on form: a line, a silhouette, or a structural idea that becomes the foundation for the final design. From there, I refine the details through hands‑on experimentation, letting the materials guide the outcome.
I create jewelry as wearable art — pieces meant to feel personal, expressive, and distinct from mass‑produced accessories. My intention is for each design to resonate with the wearer, becoming part of their story and a reflection of their individuality. Through Lux Elementum Jewelry, I bring together craftsmanship, design, and material honesty to create work that feels both contemporary and timeless.
