Tao Of Clay Member Spotlight: Anjie Scheuren
Welcome to our Member Spotlight series at Tao of Clay where each month, we celebrate the unique voices, creative journeys, and artistic styles that make up our community.
For founder Josh Herman, ceramics has long been more than a medium, it's a way to explore ideas, express ourselves, grow through making and connecting both through and connection. In this series, we introduce you to one member’s personal story, process, and inspirations so we can all learn from each other and deepen our understanding of not only our clay practice but to others at The Tao of Clay and beyond. Because when we share our craft, we build more than beautiful forms, we build community.
Member: Anjie Scheuren
Profession: Retired (😊) architect/ architectural and structural drafter
Years working with Clay: Almost 2 years
1. What got you into ceramics?
My mom did ceramics when she was younger and studied art in college. I've always been impressed with her artistic ability. I grew up with her sculptures and paintings around the house and it influenced my decision to go into a creative field. My background is in architecture and I've always had creative hobbies like sewing, drawing, and knitting. She bought Intro to Throwing classes for me a couple of years ago as a Christmas gift after I said I was interested and I've been hooked ever since.
2. What inspires you?
My mom and her artwork, symmetry in nature, traditional Mexican Talavera, Dutch Delft, and Polish Bolesławiec pottery, craftsman architecture, mid-century modern artwork, and the architecture of Antoni Gaudí. The whole concept of creating something functional and beautiful from nothing but an idea blows my mind.
3. What do you like doing outside of the ceramic studio?
I'm very into my barre studio, Barre3, exploring all of the breweries and coffee shops in San Diego, going to see live music, knitting and crocheting, crafting of any kind, and traveling. We're going to Nice, France in September where my husband will be competing in the Ironman World Championships!
4. What objects would you bring with you to the afterlife?
A device that would play my Spotify playlists, a very long book, yarn and a crochet hook, a sketchbook and pencil, and maybe a musical instrument like a guitar or piano to learn for all of eternity.
Thank you for joining us this month as we explored Anjie's journey with clay, the roots of her inspiration, creative pursuits, and what fuels their passion both inside and outside the studio.
In learning from peers, we stretch our perceptions, expand our skills, and deepen our appreciation for the infinite ways clay can inspire us. Stay tuned for more stories, inspiration, and opportunities to meet the community that makes Tao of Clay so special.
To keep in touch with Anjie’s work follow her here, shop her work here, and get in touch with her here: @anjiethrows on Instagram
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