Being clay artists ourselves, we wanted to create a ceramic studio for Houstonians where people of all experience levels can learn about clay and find community.
Meet Abbie
Abbie Edmonson
Owner + Founder
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Abbie Preston Edmonson is a ceramic artist and object maker. She attended Valdosta State University in Georgia, graduating in 2009 with a BFA in ceramics and a secondary in painting.
Abbie is the owner and creator of Box Sparrow Studio, a Houston-based brand creating ceramic works. She is currently an MFA candidate at The University of Houston in the sculpture program.
Abbie is currently serving as Past President for ClayHouston, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the Houston Metropolitan area, and volunteers her time in helping to curate exhibitions at the Lanecia Rouse Tinsley Gallery.
Meet Jess
Jessica Gutierrez
Owner + Founder
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Jessica Gutierrez lives in Galveston, Texas, and is the owner and creator behind Jessica Gutierrez Studios.
She received her Master of Science in Nursing (Executive Nurse Leadership) at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Jessica began working with clay in 2016 and quickly became enthusiastic about the medium. Two years later, she became Abbie’s studio assistant and soon after, she decided to pursue art full-time.
Jessica currently serves as Communications Chair of ClayHouston, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the Houston Metropolitan area. She continues to create modern functional ceramics in her home studio alongside her dogs named Churro, Bernie, and Izzy.
Work with us.
Clay Educator
Part-time position (minimum of 6 hours/week)
Our team of Clay Educators provides the on-demand instruction and guidance that makes the HTX Clay experience as unique as it is.
We count on our Clay Educators to inspire members, keep the studio running, and yes, educate!
Requirements
Have a welcoming and respectful presence
Able to work alongside a team of educators and studio technicians
Experience teaching and working with clay
Excellent communication and people skills
Able to perform daily studio tasks
Expectations
Primary role is to educate members of all skill levels
Answer questions and provide facility tours
Attend 12 paid monthly HTX Clay meetings
Schedule and attend paid quarterly individual meetings
Commitment of 6 hours/week and one special project/year
Daily studio upkeep and maintenance
Responsible for creating a welcoming and respectful environment
Perks
Staff membership to HTXC
10% discount from member pricing on workshops
Priority registration for events and pop-ups
Potential to sell work in our retail/gallery space
Opportunity to generate extra income through private lessons and group classes
Questions before getting started?