A potter and social media creator took the leap to make ceramics her full-time career, growing both her craft and online presence, Marlaina Mathisen.

Marlaina Mathisen is a potter and social media creator based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. From sculpting clay found in riverbeds as a child to earning degrees in education and studio art, she has always been drawn to hands-on creativity.
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After years of balancing pottery with a traditional job, she took the leap to make ceramics her full-time career, growing both her craft and online presence. Known as "Marlaina the Pottery Lady" on Instagram and YouTube, she shares beginner-friendly tutorials and business insights, inspiring others to embrace their artistic passions.
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Her long-term goal is to open a pottery studio that fosters creativity, education, and entrepreneurship.