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Allison has been working with clay for nearly 13 years, specializing in teapots and large vases. Some of her most cherished pieces are her large, spider-inspired teapots with extended, sculptural legs. Allison’s journey in ceramics began as a teenager in New Hampshire, where she crafted small, clunky pieces “that I was deeply proud of at the time”. It was during this period that she fell in love with the community-oriented nature of ceramics and the world of this art form as a whole, largely thanks to her teacher, Ara Cardew.

Allison studied Studio Art with a focus in ceramics at Hunter College in New York City. While living in Manhattan, she expanded her technical knowledge and deepened her understanding of ceramics through both her personal work and her role as a teacher, offering beginner and intermediate courses. She also gained invaluable experience in the logistics of processing large quantities of work.

Currently based in Chicago, Allison continues to create and teach at the Chicago Ceramic Center.

Allison teaches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.