Aumakua Pottery

Aumakua Pottery Each piece is unique. Inspiration comes from the ocean, birds & animals. I believe there are spirits & energy in them. [email protected] 808-268-5858

The ceramic/pottery artist Noriko has been working with clay almost 30 years and in this business for 25 years. She studied pottery at Glen Echo Pottery, situated at Glen Echo Park, one of the National Parks overlooking Potomac River in Washington DC. As a Japanese native, Noriko made sure that all of her art pieces came through her own eyes and senses of who she really is. Last 30 years she has b

een focusing on creating clay pieces with her love of nature, birds and animals, channeled through her true self. Besides working with clay, she studied Japanese calligraphy, Japanese flower arrangement 'Ikebana' and Japanese Taiko drumming,

Most recent 17 years she learned Hawaiian cultures including: Outrigger canoe paddling and Hawaiian chants. Her passion to animals includes:
- Adopting dogs from SPCA
- Bird rescue and
- Volunteering at Farm Animal Sanctuary. Clay is the easiest for Noriko to channel her creativity in to forms. Her pieces begin on the potter's wheel, altered in various ways and then sculpted and decorated. Her pottery and designs are organic, yet elegant. Pottery has such a long complicated process, so there are always excitements from sketching the ideas to opening the kiln door. Since they are made with spirited and loving hands, Noriko wishes to touch many people deeply through the beauty and magic she creates in her art. Learn more about Noriko and her ARTISTRY at: http://animal-smiles.blogspot.com/

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Story of me and my pottery

I’m a ceramic/pottery artist who has been working with clay 28years and in this business for 23 years. I studied pottery at Glen Echo Pottery, situated at Glen Echo Park, one of the National Parks overlooking Potomac River in Washington DC. 5 years later I set up my own studio at my home in Cabin John, MD. 16 years ago I moved to Maui, HI. Japan, Washington, DC to Hawaii I lived in different cultures and environment. My ceramic pieces reflect my love of nature including animals, flowers and landscapes though I relocated in the different places . Besides working with clay, I studied Japanese calligraphy, Japanese flower arrangement 'Ikebana', Japanese Taiko drumming and Reiki. Most recent 16 years I learned Hawaiian cultures including: Outrigger canoe paddling and Hawaiian chants. Clay is the easiest for me to channel my creativity in to forms. My pieces begin on the potter's wheel, altered in various ways and then sculpted and decorated. My designs are organic, yet elegant. Pottery has such a long complicated process, so there are always excitements from sketching the ideas to opening the kiln. Since they are made with my spirited and loving hands, I wishes to touch many people deeply through the beauty and magic I creates in my art. Learn more about me and my ARTISTRY at: http://animal-smiles.blogspot.com/