Susan McHenry

Studio Potter/Writer/Educator

Susan McHenry is a studio potter, writer, and educator who lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her husband, Mark Nepo, and their dog, Zuzu. She makes hand built functional pots for everyday use and believes pottery crafted by hand with thoughtfulness and care can elevate simple, everyday moments. Born and raised in upstate New York, Susan received her MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College in 1999. She teaches ceramics at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offers workshops, and is a regular contributor to Ceramics Monthly. Her work is represented in both national and regional galleries, including the Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL, and Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, MI. She is a member of Artaxis, a peer-reviewed network of international contemporary artists in ceramics and sculpture.