bio

Susan McHenry is a red earthenware studio potter who lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her husband, Mark Nepo, and their dog Zuzu. She enjoys making functional pots for everyday use, and believes pottery crafted by hand with thoughtfulness and care can elevate simple, everyday moments. Her work is featured in both regional and national galleries, including the Charlie Cummings Gallery in Gainesville, FL, and Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, MI. 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, and is a regular contributor to Ceramics Monthly. In 2022, Susan became a member of Artaxis, a peer reviewed network of international contemporary artists in ceramics and sculpture.