Made with Mud and Love is the creative collaboration between Justine and Neg, two passionate potters who met in an unexpected way. Their journey into pottery began in Ventura, California, when they both sought out something new and creative. Justine, who never imagined she'd fall in love with pottery, was encouraged by her boss to take a class, even going so far as to look up the schedule for her. Neg, on the other hand, had been curious about pottery her whole life. Her mom had taken a class when Neg was six, and ever since, she had wondered what it was all about. As fate would have it, she drove past the same studio where Justine had signed up for her first lesson.

The two became classmates in a six-week pottery course, and before they knew it, they were hooked. They promised each other they would return in three months to take the "Wheel Two" class, neither thinking the other would follow through. But they both did! Justine dove in headfirst, setting up a home studio and dedicating herself to pottery with full heart. Neg, ever the procrastinator, eventually followed suit and set up her own space to create.

Balancing full-time corporate jobs with their pottery passion, both Justine and Neg are fortunate enough to work from home, which allows them to fit in their wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing around busy schedules. Over time, their work has inspired many others, which led them to join forces and create Made with Mud and Love.

What started as a chance meeting in a pottery class has grown into a shared mission to spread the joy of pottery, creativity, and handmade art. Each piece they create is crafted with care, and infused with the love and connection that first brought them together.

Made with Mud and Love isn’t just about pottery—it’s about embracing life’s messy, beautiful moments, and finding joy in the process of creation.