the story of loam
Meet the owner & designer behind loam
Who is Zoe? Is she an artist? She likes to think so. Is she a teacher? Sometimes.
I know she doesn't like to talk about herself… and most definitely not in third person. I think she sees herself as a clay-wrangling vagabond.
Her love for clay started when she was just a little spud playing in the mud. About 18 years later her super dope boss let her take a day off to take her first wheel class and she hasn't looked back since. After those classes she decided to quit her job and book a one way ticket to Europe to apprentice under a master potter in Latvia. There she gained experience in working with different clay bodies, glazes and an array of firing methods. Having completed her apprenticeship and spending the better part of a year in Europe she then moved to Austin Texas, where she managed a Tumbleweed Clay Studio and was a kiln tech at Austin Pottery.
In January 2024 the most bizarre thing happened after all that traveling and city living… She started missing Oklahoma.
Remember that super dope boss? Well, they formed an alliance and fast forward 10 months later and that missing Oklahoma turned into packing up her life in Texas and moving back to Southeastern Oklahoma. She hopes to bring even more beauty to the place that inspires her endlessly.
Meet the homies at loam
At Loam Ceramic Studio, our talented artists bring their unique visions to life through clay. Each member of our team has a distinct style and approach, contributing to the vibrant community we cherish. Get to know the creative minds behind your favorite pieces!
Zoe
Ceramicist & Instructor
With several years of experience in ceramics, Zoe specializes in wheel throwing, hand-building and specialty glazing techniques. She's done over 10,000 hours of teaching and only loves it more with each hour added! Her heart is to encourage students to explore their creativity and find their own voice in clay while sharing all the tips and tricks she's learned from all of her travels.
Rodeo
Studio Mascot & Good Boy
The goodest boy around. Rodeo is a Rhodesian Ridgeback who's main duties involve treats and snoozing.
Could Be You?!
Apprentice
Do you have enthusiasm and a heart to learn? Would you like to hone your skills in both ceramics and studio functions? We'd love to have you as an apprentice and contribute to the vibrant community at Loam Ceramic Studio!
Our Core Vaule
EVERYONE IS CREATIVE
The owners of Loam truly believe that everyone is creative. The heart of Loam is to be an inclusive environment where everyone can explore their creativity, regardless of their skill level. Whether you took ceramics in high school and have been wanting to get back into it or you just graduated college with an arts degree and you're looking for a community of artists... or heck maybe you were like the owner who was always a muddy little kid and would like to try your hand at pottery, there's a place for you here at Loam. We would be so honored to be a part of your creative journey, our hope is to foster a community of artists nestled right here in Eufaula.
