Drew Darley is a full-time potter who focuses almost exclusively on wheel-thrown vessels, putting a strong emphasis on clean, refined form. Drew enjoys glaze chemistry and the science behind mixing and formulating his own glazes. His current focus is on crystalline glazes.

Drew shares the Round Trip Clayworks business with his wife, Erika Novak. The two began making ceramics in 2015 at Central Connecticut State University. Drew studied ceramics and mathematics, and he found connections between the two disciplines regarding glaze calculation and form, connections that allow him to constantly push the materials to their limit.

Every piece is hand-thrown on a potter's wheel and carved or finished with extra attention to detail. The pieces are glazed with one-of-a-kind, high-fire crystalline or stoneware glazes. All glazes are formulated and mixed by hand in small batches. From mugs to vases, every piece is completely unique and attains the highest level of craftsmanship. Drew specializes in crystalline glazes and bottle forms, while Erika specializes in carving geometric patterns and decorations. Many pieces are a collaboration between both artists.

Artist Statement:
Working with clay has not only been our passion, it has become a lifestyle. We live our lives completely dedicated to our craft. Making, building, creating, and selling our artwork is everything to us. We are firm believers that a life lived for art is a life worth living. We also love that this lifestyle allows us the freedom to play and explore! If we are not in the studio, you can find us traveling around, getting lost, climbing rocks, or catching fish.

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