About Us

CommunityClayMakers.com began in Richmond, VA when two potters, working at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond started talking about selling their goods.

Founder, Val DuVernet, an ecommerce veteran, wanted to help experienced, but part time, potters bring their work to market and started to develop ideas on how best to serve the community potter.

After much discussion, planning and name changes, the site launched in July 2025 with a handful of potters and studio support.

The goal is to make the site a "go-to" for the clay communities and the potters who work and play in these studios throughout the United States.