Chelsea Hirschhorn, the founder of Frida, a company specializing in baby products, is bringing a new level of creativity and fun to the Hamptons with her unique pottery wheel parties. These gatherings, which have become a popular trend among the moneyed elite in the coastal destination, offer adults and children alike the opportunity to try their hand at pottery making.
The mastermind behind these events is ceramist Cameron Bishop, who runs a full studio in Seattle and sells her ceramics line, Beau Rush Ceramics, online. Drawing on her background in hospitality, Bishop provides everything needed for a pottery party, including tables, chairs, clay, and of course, the pottery wheels themselves. The setup is quick and efficient, and Bishop even bakes the clay in a kiln so partygoers can take home their creations.
Bishop’s clay camp has gained popularity through word of mouth, with clients like Daphne Oz and Rebecca Minkoff attending her parties and even taking classes. Lauren Santo Domingo, the chief brand officer of Moda Operandi, hired Bishop to host a class for her children and their friends, who were worried about getting their Taylor Swift concert beads dirty. Rebecca Hessel Cohen, the founder of LoveShackFancy, also invited Bishop to set up a pottery station in her beautiful garden, surrounded by pink flowers and her classic pink Moke car.
Bishop has become a regular at Naomi Watts’s home in Montauk, where the British actress learned pottery making for her role as a ceramist on the television show “The Watcher.” Watts and her friends became hooked on the activity, enjoying the afternoon sun and creating pottery while sipping gin and tonics. Watts even showcased her newfound pottery skills on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Pottery making with a wheel has a certain addictive quality, as model Julia Stegner discovered when she hired Bishop to teach a class for her family. The playfulness and ability to quickly shape clay into something usable and functional make it a grounding and satisfying activity. For those who prefer to try pottery making at home, Bishop sells at-home clay kits online and at a local gift shop. These kits come with everything needed to get started and cost $95.
Bishop believes that the appeal of pottery making lies in the feeling of control it offers. Participants have the power to shape the clay into anything they desire, turning a formless material into a work of art. In a world where so much is out of our control, the pottery wheel provides a sense of agency and empowerment.
So whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a new creative outlet, pottery making with a wheel is a unique and enjoyable experience that allows you to tap into your artistic side and create something beautiful.
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