MEET THE MAKER

HI, I’M MARY

A long-time creative who’s worked in everything from sculpture, photography, illustration, fiber art, to ceramics - I’m the woman behind this one-woman-show.

When I’m not in the studio you can find me cooking + baking, watching (another) documentary, or futzing over my garden.

Together, my partner and I + our two cats, Beans + Toast, are building our dream in the PNW. Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet <3

THE WHY

Through MUUG I aspire to bring soft, modern, (fun)ctional pottery to slow down + elevate your every day. There is so much joy to be had in quiet moments with a cup of coffee in your favorite mug or a homemade meal in a comforting bowl. My only wish is to supply you with that favorite piece of homeware.

The name MUUG stems from two things:

  • MUUG (like moo with a ‘g’ at the end) is a silly little thing that slipped out of my mouth one day coming home from the studio. My partner Julien asked, “What’d you make today?”. I replied, “muuuugs”. And it’s stuck ever since.

  • My unbridled love of mugs - in my eyes, they are the perfect vessel: ice cream, coffee + tea, tiny bouquets of wildflowers, soup, snacks, paint brushes, paint brush water, booze, you name it, a mug makes it better. I’ve been collecting mugs since high school and don’t intend on stopping anytime soon.

THE HOW

In the summer of 2024 my family and I broke ground on a new, dedicated studio space for my art practice. It’s in our backyard and is enough space for my practice to grow and evolve- I look forward to hosting more workshops, classes, and events in addition to honing my craft.

Everything is made lovingly with only the finest stoneware I can find. Thrown on the wheel or hand-built. Fired to cone 6 by our friends at Georgies Ceramics with their electric kilns.