Spokane area potter, Bonnie McMahill, discovered her love of clay upon retirement from a 40+ year career in the healthcare field. She took many art classes in junior high and high school, however gave these up in college to focus on the sciences. While busy with her career and three children, she found artistic outlets by sewing dance costumes and creating beautiful and functional hand knit gifts. Retirement allowed for time to explore clay art, and she was hooked! She is interested in many types of pottery finishing techniques, including underglazes, sgraffito, tape-resist, and silk screening. She draws inspiration from her family, pets, and the outdoors to create fun and functional pieces of art.
