Benjamin Felix Schmid

I am an artist from Topanga Canyon who crafts functional clayware on the potter's wheel. My work is rugged, organic, thoughtful, and usable art. Whether my work becomes a morning coffee mug, a jar for storing goods, or a pencil holder, his pieces provide a function. While growing up in Topanga Canyon, I developed relationships with expert ceramicists who continue to guide and support me in my journey toward the mastery of clay. While at Warren Wilson College, I fell in love with the chemistry of glazing and firing pots. I love building relationships with the medium, the process, and the community.