Amanda Amoroso, Founder & Resident Potter
We all know the immense impact that honey bees have on our world for food production and continuing the natural beauties of the landscape through pollination. It was not until my husband, son, and I relocated to the coastal town of Rockport, Maine, that I truly saw and appreciated their work with my own eyes. Taking a lesson from the honey bee, I strive to add to the community around me. My studio was built with energy and water efficiency in mind, using less than 4 gallons of fresh water a month and recycling the gray water. When the water is used as far as it can go, it is then given over to the flowers and trees that fill our land.
Aside from the joy of holding a hand made ware, chosen for your own delight, pottery made right here in the United States does us a world of good. My aim is to make functional artwork that is affordable, comfortable, and brings you happiness with each use. The porcelain, stoneware, and glazes that I use are durable, fade resistant, microwavable, oven and dishwasher safe, reducing one's use of disposable products.
I will not sell something I do not have faith in, so when my product arrives in your home you will know it's beauty and function will stand the test of daily use.
My History
I am a BFA graduate of The College of Art and Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. Since leaving Happy Valley I had returned to my home state of Rhode Island, where for 10 years I made wonderful friends in the art community of Pawtucket and Providence. While there, my family and I saw the need for more accessible "creator space". Our solution to this was the creation of Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery, a multimedia working space for independent artists. After 9 awesome and exciting years, Mad Dog is the home to roughly 50 members, creating diverse art from jewelry to painting, ceramics to digital media and everything in between, as well as sale and gallery events (temporarily on pause during the pandemic). Though I continue to love and work administratively at Mad Dog, opportunities to pursue life in Maine presented themselves and we took them! I now joyfully work out of a small potter's studio in our home surrounded by trees, flowers, water, and bees.
Aside from the joy of holding a hand made ware, chosen for your own delight, pottery made right here in the United States does us a world of good. My aim is to make functional artwork that is affordable, comfortable, and brings you happiness with each use. The porcelain, stoneware, and glazes that I use are durable, fade resistant, microwavable, oven and dishwasher safe, reducing one's use of disposable products.
I will not sell something I do not have faith in, so when my product arrives in your home you will know it's beauty and function will stand the test of daily use.
My History
I am a BFA graduate of The College of Art and Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. Since leaving Happy Valley I had returned to my home state of Rhode Island, where for 10 years I made wonderful friends in the art community of Pawtucket and Providence. While there, my family and I saw the need for more accessible "creator space". Our solution to this was the creation of Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery, a multimedia working space for independent artists. After 9 awesome and exciting years, Mad Dog is the home to roughly 50 members, creating diverse art from jewelry to painting, ceramics to digital media and everything in between, as well as sale and gallery events (temporarily on pause during the pandemic). Though I continue to love and work administratively at Mad Dog, opportunities to pursue life in Maine presented themselves and we took them! I now joyfully work out of a small potter's studio in our home surrounded by trees, flowers, water, and bees.
The Honey Bee Hill Team
MOrgan RoweMorgan is a writer, painter, and interfaith chaplain living in Camden, Maine. Having spent most of her adult life as professional actress in Seattle, WA, she couldn't be more pleased to add at least a passing familiarity with pottery and glazing techniques to her rather renaissance existence.
When not working at Honey Bee Hill, she helps her Mom run their folk art and antique shop, Liberty Head Arts & Found, in Lincolnville, Maine. |
Freyja & AJFreyja is a young newfypoo that came to live at Honey Bee Hill in the summer of 2021. She supports the staff by keeping their feet warm and generally being adorable even on rainy days.
AJ is Morgan's constant companion and comes to work on Tuesday's and Thursdays to keep Freya entertained and teach the youngster the finer points of dog wrestling, playing vigorously but quietly, and sitting for treats. |
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