Alanna Hughes and Indigo Star on the pottery wheel

Alanna Hughes – Clay

Aspects of Alanna's pottery are left unglazed leaving a window to view the natural clay body. Her work is modern with a twist into nature. By using bold and vibrant colors along with elegant shapes, her clay pieces are intriguing. Her pottery is food, oven, dishwasher safe and made to be used functionally.

When did you decide to become a ceramic artist?

I have always been drawn to dirt but touching fresh clay was the tipping point.

Were you cautioned or encouraged to do pottery as a means to make a living?

Encouraged. The biggest leap was when my sister lent me $1000 to purchase my potters wheel in 2000.

Is there a single purpose that keeps you focused?

I enjoy the expression and functionality of ceramics. While doing pottery I can't be tense. I have to breathe and relax in order to shape forms while on the wheel. Pottery is a meditative craft for those that are too energized and unfocused to actually meditate!

Coffee Time
Coffee Time
Whole lotta wedging going on in the studio this week and next. Orders for Wild Cherries @wildcherries_coffeehouse 🍒 and Word After Word Books @wordafterwordbooks 📚 Building inventory for Made In Tahoe @madeintahoefestival #rawclay #handwork
Whole lotta wedging going on in the studio this week and next. Orders for Wild Cherries @wildcherries_coffeehouse 🍒 and Word After Word Books @wordafterwordbooks 📚 Building inventory for Made In Tahoe @madeintahoefestival #rawclay #handwork
Calico Mountain Mugs are at the downtown shop today @riversidestudios 💛 💚💗💜🧡 Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple and Brown. #wheelthrownpottery #ceramiccoffeemug #coffeelovers #handmadepottery
Calico Mountain Mugs are at the downtown shop today @riversidestudios 💛 💚💗💜🧡 Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple and Brown. #wheelthrownpottery #ceramiccoffeemug #coffeelovers #handmadepottery
Here's a fun little espresso cup. #espressocup #espressoyourself #wheelthrownpottery #joséguadalupeposada
Here's a fun little espresso cup. #espressocup #espressoyourself #wheelthrownpottery #joséguadalupeposada
Close up of the Espresso cups filled w white, black or blue that are in the Truckee shop Riverside Studios @riversidestudios 😍 Co-owned by @buchanjewelry @kahlilacc @sondrealarsen and ME!! #espresso #wheelthrownpottery #speckledclay #womenownedbus
Close up of the Espresso cups filled w white, black or blue that are in the Truckee shop Riverside Studios @riversidestudios 😍 Co-owned by @buchanjewelry @kahlilacc @sondrealarsen and ME!! #espresso #wheelthrownpottery #speckledclay #womenownedbusiness #espressoyourself
Speckled Espresso Cups in the @riversidestudios downtown shop tomorrow Saturday. Inside colors: White, Blue and Black. All have a little tree on them. #ceramics #espressocup #wheelthrownceramics
Speckled Espresso Cups in the @riversidestudios downtown shop tomorrow Saturday. Inside colors: White, Blue and Black. All have a little tree on them. #ceramics #espressocup #wheelthrownceramics
Speak Up
I believe in MLK’s ambition. #mlk #ihaveadream #civilrights #ceramiccoffeecup
I believe in MLK’s ambition. #mlk #ihaveadream #civilrights #ceramiccoffeecup
Check out my new Cup of Ambition series available at the downtown shop tomorrow or on my website now: LINK IN MY BIO… Taylor, Dolly and Rosie the Riveter. These hold about 16 oz. #taylorswift #dolly #rosietheriveter #cupofambition #ceramiccof
Check out my new Cup of Ambition series available at the downtown shop tomorrow or on my website now: LINK IN MY BIO… Taylor, Dolly and Rosie the Riveter. These hold about 16 oz. #taylorswift #dolly #rosietheriveter #cupofambition #ceramiccoffeecup
Our downtown Truckee shop @riversidestudios is closed today and tomorrow to rearrange displays and clean. We will reopen Saturday. These cups will be available then!!
Our downtown Truckee shop @riversidestudios is closed today and tomorrow to rearrange displays and clean. We will reopen Saturday. These cups will be available then!!