Stephanie Marotta, owner of S.Marotta Pottery, began her journey in ceramics while growing up in the heart of Bucks County, PA. Her ceramics education began when Stephanie was a student in high school and continued into her college years. Pottery was an adjunct to her education in Computer Science, and Stephanie continued to pursue ceramics as a hobbyist during her various careers in industry and education.

Fueled by her passion for the craft and her relocation to art-friendly Vashon Island in the Fall of 2016, Stephanie has had the opportunity to delve into her craft in earnest. She is currently exploring pottery using various stoneware clay bodies. All pieces are fired to Cone 5/6 making them extremely durable. All pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe.

As Stephanie refines her process, her focus is to create the finished look of a reduction fired piece using an electric kiln. Her goal is to create “Unique Pottery to Enjoy Every Day” – Functional, wheel thrown pottery that is affordable and comfortable to use on a daily basis.

In the town of Vashon, S.Marotta Pottery can be enjoyed at Earthen Bistro – a lovely restaurant that offers farm-to table brunch, lunch and dinners from seasonal ingredients. Vashon Island Baking Company offers house made pastries and island-roasted coffee and offers custom pottery for resale. Additionally, Pollard Coffee – offers custom latte and espresso cups for sale in addition to their exquisite small batch roasted coffees. Beautiful, organic white dinnerware is now available at Giraffe – Be sure to visit Priscilla to experience the elegance of Home Decoration with Heart and Intention. Coming soon – look for S.Marotta Pottery at Nashi Orchards, and the Vashon Farmers Market.

Author: Heather Love

Heather Love is a Reiki master and soon-to-be small animal massage therapist working on Vashon.