About Us

Water Bear Ceramics is a welcoming creative space designed for ceramic artists of all experience levels to explore and develop their practice. We are dedicated to cultivating a nurturing, peaceful, and motivating environment that honors the collaborative spirit of our community.

Who we are

Heidi Anderson — Owner

Heidi is an artist from Seattle, Washington. She attended the San Francisco Art Institute where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2002. She has been a ceramicist since 2012.

Heidi currently lives on Vashon Island, WA, where she is excited to welcome people into her space and foster a community of independent potters.


Court Walker — Teacher

Court is a Vashon based artist originally from Maine. She owns of the earth collective, a community pottery studio in Seattle, and is so excited to share her decade of clay experience with her Vashon neighbors. Court is all about encouraging her students to focus on the experience of making + finding flow in their studio practice. She loves all of her students, but especially beginners :)

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