Meet the Dancing Potter

Swing dancing with my hubby at Fountain Square Theatre in our neighborhood near downtown Indianapolis

Dancing Pottery by Fiona Becker | Indianapolis, Indiana

In 1995, during my final year at Millikin University, I discovered my love for pottery through a wheel-throwing class. I was immediately hooked! However, life took me down a different path as I pursued graduate school and built a career in conservation. During my 25 years with The Nature Conservancy, I was fortunate to help protect many beautiful corners of the natural world. Even now, in my early retirement, my life wonderfully busy—traveling, gardening, camping, and sharing adventures with my husband and friends.

In 2011, I returned to pottery through Beech Grove Clayworks, a welcoming studio offering affordable classes just south of my home in Indianapolis. I was a proud member of that studio until I took a break in 2020. I happily returned to pottering in 2024, becoming a studio potter at Fountain Square Clay Center. I am also slowly building up my own tiny garage-based studio at my home in the Fountain Square neighborhood.

As I rekindled my love for working with clay, I have focused on honing my technique, crafting functional pieces designed for everyday use. I also enjoy hand-building sweet little birds and other whimsical creatures to add a playful touch to my work.

You can find my pottery in person at various festivals and fairs around Indianapolis. Or email me to set up a meeting! Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming dates and events.

Thank you for visiting and taking the time to learn about my clay-splattered journey!

Thanks for stopping by to read about my latest clay-splattered journeys!