Behind the Wheel
Since 1983, Lori Martone has had a love affair with creating pottery on a potter’s wheel. Music and creating art go hand in hand.
I love you..ya..ya..ya...
When I was attending college, I was a disc jockey on our college radio station. I was really into all kinds of music! I duplicated my favorite tunes from that time onto cassette tapes. Today, I have those treasured tapes and they are truly my inspiration when I’m working in my studio!
Big wheel keep on turning...
It was in the early 80's when I moved to New Hampshire. I searched for a creative outlet and found the Nashua Arts and Science Center. In my very first pottery class, I sat down at the potter's wheel and miraculously threw a set of bowls! It was love at first turn.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes...
After years of taking a variety of different classes and private study, I finally invested in my very own potter's wheel and all the supplies to support it. In 2001, I purchased the biggest investment, a kiln! My part time hobby working out of other's people's studios, now became a more serious hobby right in my little garage in Exeter. I made the move!
Working 9 to 5...
My main source of work is my company Medialink, Inc., an advertising and marketing firm in the seacoast of New Hampshire. Pottery, for all these years, has been a part-time affair. Because I produce less volume than a full time potter, I make one-of-a-kind treasures and the most requested pieces by my regular clientele.
Pottery Resume
1983 – 1985
The Nashua Arts and Science Center • Beginner and Intermediate pottery (wheel) classes
1985 – 1996
Manchester Institute of Arts and Science • Interediate and Advance throwing and hand building classes
1986
Sold my first piece of pottery!
1996 – 2001
Kit Cornell Pottery. Took personalized and advanced classes with Kit. Taught her beginner student classes for several years
1998
Purchased my first wheel.
1999 – 2001
The Mud Room. Worked out of Chris Archer’s studio in North Hampton, NH
2001
Purchased my large kiln and set up in my Exeter NH non-heated garage
2001 – 2010
Attended specialized classes at the Manchester Institute of Arts and Science including Glazing, Bowls, Advanced throwing
2016
Moved to Hampton, NH and designed a large two-room all season pottery studio in my home
Contact me
Lori@lorimartonepottery.com
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