Made by Hand

Lively, nature-inspired pottery

Hippersons is Tracy Martell, a Calgary-based potter and visual artist specializing in functional ceramics, inspired by nature and pop art.


Currently Making:

Naked, “agateware” marbled clays, glossy animal silhouettes, vivid floating glaze colours

Planters of all kinds, yarn bowls, and colourful cats

More coming soon!

Check out :

https://www.instagram.com/hippersons/?hl=en

https://www.etsy.com/shop/hippersonsart


“So beautiful and unique! Very well packaged for shipping. I’m very happy with my purchase!”

Jeannie, Burnaby, BC

A Sample of Hippersons Pottery

Latest Work: Fall 2023

I kept myself busy all summer, making as much pottery as I could possibly make. Of course I made mugs because they’re popular and I keep selling out of them (which is a really fantastic problem to have!). As usual, I made a few planters, but I tried some new designs. Of course I made…

I’m going to teach pottery!

I’m beyond excited to announce my new position as pottery instructor at Fired Clay Pottery Studio Ouch! I just pinched myself AGAIN. It’s a bit of a dream-come-true to be able to say, I’m going to be a pottery instructor, and I’ll get to share my passion and know-how with new potters! I’m thrilled to…

Pottery at the Stampede?!

When I heard that the Calgary Stampede Arts and Crafts Committee reached out to my pottery guild to find out if we were interested in being one of the guilds featured during the Stampede, I lassoed the idea! What if we took a wheel to the Stampede, I asked? Well, I’m about to find out!…