She known as “Marlaina the Pottery Lady” on Instagram and YouTube, Marlaina Mathisen.
Marlaina Mathisen is a potter and social media creator.
From sculpting clay found in riverbeds as a child to earning degrees in education and studio art, Marlaina has always been drawn to hands-on creativity.
After years of balancing pottery with a traditional job, she took the leap to make ceramics her full-time career, growing both her craft and online presence.
Her long-term goal is to open a pottery studio that fosters creativity, education, and entrepreneurship.
Marlaina shared about:
- Despite societal discouragement against pursuing art as a career, she earned degrees in education, studio art, and a minor in global studies.
- The multifaceted nature of pottery, highlighting its blend of construction, carving, painting, chemistry, and fire manipulation.
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Marlaina’s long-term goal is to open a large pottery studio where artists can rent workspace, take classes, and learn how to turn their craft into a business.