Hand thrown pottery by Doug

I became a dad! While I’ve taken a step back from Bay Area craft shows to care for our new baby boy, this time away has also allowed me to reflect on my creative direction.

Fifth Season Studio is entering a new chapter shifting from primarily functional ware to a deeper focus on sculptural and decorative pieces. These forms have always been my true passion, and I’m excited to share the work that’s been quietly evolving behind the scenes.

The past five years laid a strong foundation building community, refining my technique, and learning the precision and repetition required of functional pottery. That experience now feeds into a more exploratory and expressive body of work.

As the studio transitions, the website will too. If you are interested in functional ware, please check out the Custom Work page to submit a request. Thank you for your patience as I make updates and for my hiatus from the in-person meet-ups. I can’t wait to show you what’s coming!