South Kitsap local and artist Teri Erasmus recently opened The Bisque, a new pottery studio on Bay Street in Port Orchard.
“Our goal is to bring together those that have been looking for community and connection with others,” Erasmus was quoted as saying in a recent Kitsap Daily News article. “Pottery has a way of connecting people in the best way.”
Erasmus was first introduced to ceramics while she studied at Utah Valley University, according to Kitsap Daily News. After she started a family and moved to Seattle, Erasmus remembered how much pottery brought her joy, so she honed her craft by taking ceramics classes at Shoreline Community College. From there, she knew she wanted to make handmade pottery into a business.
The local artist began her own venture, Pots by Teri, in 2020. Operating out of her home garage, she sold pieces online through her website and gained notoriety on social media. Erasmus eventually began hosting workshops out of her home — which fostered connections and a love of teaching — and decided to open a storefront.
At her new 3,000-square-foot brick-and-mortar, Erasmus will teach six-week wheel-throwing and hand-building classes, host events, and offer workshops, day passes, memberships, private lessons, and weekly children’s lessons.
Erasmus will continue Pots by Teri and selling items online in addition to her work at The Bisque.
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