Daily Inspiration: Meet Christine Moulton

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christine Moulton.

Hi Christine, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My ceramic story started back in August of 2021. I signed up for a pottery class, as so many people did during the pandemic, and just fell in love with it. But even before the class, I had an interest in ceramics and all things made by someone’s hands.

When I was in high school I was always involved in the art programs, most heavily being the culinary program we had. So much so, that I almost went to culinary school for college, before I changed my mind last minute. I believe that’s somewhat where my love for ceramics came into play. I always loved experiences at restaurants that merge the beauty of ceramics thoughtfully with the menu items, enhancing the experience all together. Which then became a goal of mine, along with other household items, to help add warmth and beauty to someone’s home.

After a handful of months, I started doing small sales on my ceramics Instagram (@moultonceramics) to friends, and then in time, started selling my pieces out of local shops, as well as local market pop-ups. I hope to have my site up by next year, but I’ve really been enjoying the in-person interactions at pop-up markets.

Currently, I’m working out of a community pottery studio in Cypress Park, as well as my own studio set up in my garage.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
In general, I was quite lucky and picked up ceramics pretty quickly, so the process was smoother then I was expecting. However, I constantly find myself learning each and every day. That’s the beauty of ceramics. There’s anyways something new to make or try, whether it be a different stoneware, a technique, or a glaze that’s out of my comfort zone. There’s plenty of opportunity to explore, as well as make mistakes.

I think that’s another unique thing I love about being a ceramists; it’s very humbling work. I can be making cups and vases like I do all the time, and every once in a while, it feels like nothing is working or going right. It drives you to learn and try harder while being kind to yourself in the process when things do not go the way you’re wanting.

I’m also still very new to this world. So I’m still navigating and creating relationships and connections in the space and finding where my pieces work best. That’s probably the biggest struggle – trying to stand out and get noticed in a creative field filled with so amazing artists, especially here in Los Angeles.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Outside of ceramics, I work at a marketing agency. I’ve been working in this field for about 6 years, in a lot of different areas of marketing (SEO, account management, ads, creative creation, etc.). I’ve found that the merging knowledge of this area of my life and ceramics has been very beneficial. It may not set me apart too much, but it does help me to think of the big picture.

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I believe the best advice I could give is to find a way to be a part of the community that you work, create, or have an interest in. Luckily because I create my ceramics in a community workspace, I’m surrounded by so many great and talented people. Just being in that space I’m naturally learning off of others, asking questions, or in general getting to know them and their stories.

This is also said for the market pop-ups that I do. Sometimes I’m one of a couple of ceramicists or a whole group of different creators, and you get to make all kinds of connections.

So my advice would be to go to markets, pop-ups, local artist shops, and introduce yourself.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moultonceramics

Image Credits
Jadan Huter