Rise and Design Art Studio

Rise and Design Art Studio Rise and Design Art Studio creates vibrant, handmade pottery that blends traditional techniques with a modern, playful aesthetic.

The studio also offers interactive paint-your-own pottery experiences for private events and community programs.

Quite possibly the most beautiful venue I've ever sold at ✨ Here at the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts Hall-o-Ma...
09/13/2026

Quite possibly the most beautiful venue I've ever sold at ✨

Here at the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts Hall-o-Markt today until 4pm. Stop on by to shop some fabulous art and see some absolutely gorgeous architecture 😍

09/13/2026

Making their debut at tomorrow's Hall-o-Markt hosted by Schuylkill County Council for the Arts our Fall mugs!

These will also be available at the Harvest of the Arts Festival in Carlisle and at this year's Colorfest in Maryland! Looking to grab one, shoot us a message!

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09/09/2026

The countdown is on! 💙🤍

Our newest collection drops tomorrow, and it's one we've been especially excited to create (especially after selling out in just a day at the Arts Festival!! 🤯).

We cannot wait to bring to you our State College collection featuring mugs, wine glasses, espresso cups and trinket dishes!

PLUS, we've added some of our favorite pieces to the site as well so if State College flair isn't your thing, there's more to see!

09/07/2026

Well… first, I ditched using clay to hold my pieces down. 😂

That’s how I learned to keep my pieces on the wheel, and it worked great for probably my first year of throwing. But eventually, I realized how frustrated I was with how much time setup was taking, so I started experimenting with other methods.

And now? I’m ready to trim in less than 30 seconds. 🙌🏽

So, how do I do it?

✨ Run a slightly damp sponge over a spinning wheel
✨ Stop the wheel and place your piece as centered as possible by eye (wheel rings definitely help!)
✨ Make sure your piece is just before leather hard—not too soft, or you risk ruining your rim
✨ Give the piece a tiny spin left and right with your hand once it’s on the wheel. This creates a little suction/air pocket between the clay and wheel
✨ If you’ve done it right, that piece isn’t going anywhere!

Then I find my center with my trimming tool and get to work. 🤌🏽

A simple little change that has saved me SO much time!

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉That's right... THEY'RE FINALLY HERE! 💙🤍Our brand-new State College Collection officially drops this T...
09/06/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

That's right... THEY'RE FINALLY HERE! 💙🤍

Our brand-new State College Collection officially drops this Thursday at 7 PM EST, and we're celebrating by giving two lucky winners one of our State College mug designs!

Want to win?! It's easy!

💙 LIKE this post
🤍 TAG 3 friends in the comments
💙 SHARE this post to your page for an EXTRA entry!

⏰ Giveaway ends Thursday at 5 PM EST. The winners will be randomly selected and announced on our Instagram & Facebook Stories shortly after.

Good luck!! 🥳💙🤍

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to enter. By participating, you release Instagram and Facebook from any responsibility related to this giveaway.

08/31/2026

This might be a slightly controversial pottery opinion, but I believe it’s always important to have a foot carved into the bottom of your pottery piece. And here’s why 👇

✨ It creates a finished look. A foot gives the bottom of a piece a clean, intentional finish instead of leaving a large flat surface.

🪑 It helps protect your tables. A properly finished foot keeps the rough, unglazed clay from dragging directly across your tabletop and scratching the surface.

🏺 It gives the piece stability. A well-carved foot creates a defined base and helps the piece sit securely and evenly.

🤲 It makes the piece nicer to handle. That little finished edge makes a noticeable difference when you're picking up and using a handmade piece.

💧 It keeps the functional surface where it belongs. For pieces like mugs, bowls, and plates, the foot helps separate the functional body of the piece from the surface it’s sitting on.

And perhaps most importantly… the foot needs to be FINISHED properly. 👀

We smooth and sand the feet on our pottery three separate times throughout the process before a piece ever makes its way into your hands. Because handmade shouldn't mean rough, scratchy, or unfinished.

It’s a small detail—but it’s one of the things I think makes a handmade piece feel truly complete.

FALL + POTTERY + COFFEE = THE PERFECT COMBO! 🎨Join us at Sweetspire Coffee & Bakery for a cozy, fall-themed Paint Your O...
08/25/2026

FALL + POTTERY + COFFEE = THE PERFECT COMBO! 🎨

Join us at Sweetspire Coffee & Bakery for a cozy, fall-themed Paint Your Own Pottery event! 🍁

Whether you’re painting your own ceramic pumpkin 🎃, creating some spooky fall décor 👻, or dreaming of drinking your morning coffee out of a spooky cauldron mug 🧙‍♀️☕—we’ve got something for everyone!

Come get creative, enjoy the cozy atmosphere, and grab some delicious food and drinks available for purchase from Sweetspire while you paint!

🎟️ Tickets are now available online!

Space is limited, so grab your spot and come celebrate the season with us! 🍂✨

🍂 Fall pottery season is almost here! 🎃We’re just a little over TWO WEEKS away from our first fall-themed pottery painti...
08/19/2026

🍂 Fall pottery season is almost here! 🎃

We’re just a little over TWO WEEKS away from our first fall-themed pottery painting event of the season at Union Cellars! Get ready to welcome the season with a little creativity, wine, and plenty of pottery. 🍷🎨

Embrace the cozy side of fall with pieces like our leaf platters and ceramic pumpkins, or lean into spooky season with ghosts, monster fish, and trick-or-treat platters! 👻

And, of course, our classic mugs, bowls, and vases will be available too—there’s something for every kind of pottery painter!

🍷 Enjoy wine and snacks from Union Cellars while you paint your perfect fall piece.

📅 September 3 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Union Cellars

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Grab yours and come kick off fall with us. 🍁

We've been hard at work behind the scenes coming up with a new collection of designs...first up, the outdoors collection...
08/18/2026

We've been hard at work behind the scenes coming up with a new collection of designs...first up, the outdoors collection!

We have three new designs that are sure to be perfect for that adventurer in your life.

First, The Landscape: a wraparound design featuring mountain ranges, pine trees, and a beautiful eagle soaring through the sky.

Next, The Camper: A design that is perfect for your hiking, camping...and even glamping friends.

Finally, The Outsider: Icons and designs that connect back to the great outdoors.

Three new outdoorsy patterns debuting this September in our online sale 🌿

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240 Arch St. Building 18
Williamsport, PA
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