Artist Statement

“From the beginning of my pottery career, the making of pottery has led me to my zen place.  I endeavor to make work that comes straight from the hand, bypassing the brain.  That is not to say it is unthoughtful.  I have in mind what I wish to do and accomplish, but at that point I let the eye and the hand take over. And without copying them, I allow myself to be influenced by the work of other potters.”

-Deborah Heid

Ceramic Education

Westchester Arts Workshop & Clay Art Center: pottery and drawing classes

Workshops: Peter Callas, Malcolm Davis, Bruce Dehnert, Josh DeWeese, John Dix, Chris Gustin, Tomoo Hamada, Steven Hill, Ken Matsusaki, Kristin Muller, Jeff Shapiro, Otani Shiro, Akira Satake, Jack Troy, etc.