Our Story

Welcome to Riverbend Earthworks, a Pacific Northwest-based studio offering handcrafted ceramics, printed and wearable art, —all rooted in nature, creativity, and intentional living.

Inspired by the rhythms of the natural world, our work blends form and function with meaning. From small-batch pottery to printed goods, each piece is made to connect you with beauty, purpose, and place.

Beyond the studio, we offer nature-based workshops and seasonal creative gatherings—opportunities to slow down, make art, and reconnect with yourself and the land. Whether it's riverside sketching, forest-fired clay sessions, or community art events, we invite you to be part of the creative current.

Whether you're looking for a handmade mug, a meaningful gift, or an experience that nourishes the soul, Riverbend Earthworks brings you art that speaks to the heart and feels like home.

  • Founder + Contributing Artist

    Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist inspired by the natural and animal worlds. She creates functional pottery with organic textures, designed to bring beauty and calm into everyday life. With a background in professional photography, she now transforms her images into watercolor and oil paintings, focusing on landscapes, wildlife, and quiet details from nature. Jesse also writes and teaches, sharing her creative process and encouraging others to explore their own artistic paths. Whether working with clay, paint, or words, her work invites reflection, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the small wonders of the world around us.

  • Contributing Artist

    Callie is a new and passionate maker who discovered pottery within the past year and quickly fell in love with the process. With the same energy she brings to hiking, yoga, and daily walks to the river, she explores clay through texture, form, and play. Her functional pottery is made with care and intention, designed to support the small, sacred moments of everyday life. As a mental health counselor, Callie values presence, connection, and creativity—all of which come alive in her work. Her pieces reflect a deep appreciation for nature, stillness, and the joy of hands-on making.

  • Jesse Gardner

    FOUNDER + CONTRIBUTING ARTIST

    Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist inspired by the natural and animal worlds. She creates functional pottery with organic textures, designed to bring beauty and calm into everyday life. With a background in professional photography, she now transforms her images into watercolor and oil paintings, focusing on landscapes, wildlife, and quiet details from nature. Jesse also writes and teaches, sharing her creative process and encouraging others to explore their own artistic paths. Whether working with clay, paint, or words, her work invites reflection, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the small wonders of the world around us.

  • Callie Houk

    CONTRIBUTING ARTIST

    Callie is a new and passionate maker who discovered pottery within the past year and quickly fell in love with the process. With the same energy she brings to hiking, yoga, and daily walks to the river, she explores clay through texture, form, and play. Her functional pottery is made with care and intention, designed to support the small, sacred moments of everyday life. As a mental health counselor, Callie values presence, connection, and creativity—all of which come alive in her work. Her pieces reflect a deep appreciation for nature, stillness, and the joy of hands-on making.