Bonnie Gamerman — teacher, museum educator, and potter
After thirty years teaching art and a chapter at the Museum of Fine Arts, Bonnie brought everything she learned back to the material she loves most: clay. Based in Sharon, Massachusetts, she now creates high-fired, food-safe ceramic pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
In her own words
During my thirty-year career as a public and private school art teacher, I explored all mediums with students from pre-school through high school. As I approached retirement from school-based teaching, I began to follow my interest in working in a museum environment. I was hired by the Museum of Fine Arts for its "Artful Adventures" program, where I created and implemented gallery tours and conducted follow-up studio workshops for participating student groups. As clay is my passion, I am now working out of a local studio. Over the years, my pieces have been shown in local galleries and shows. High fired and food safe, they combine art and utilitarianism. My work allows me the freedom to explore all that I love about clay. — Bonnie Gamerman
Art that earns its place in your home
Bonnie makes work that's meant to be used, touched, and kept — not displayed behind glass.
Slowness as a value
In a world of mass production, Bonnie chooses to make things one at a time. That pace shows up in the care and detail of every finished piece.
Built to be used
Whether it's a bowl, a vase, or a sculptural form, the work is made to be part of your life — not just admired from a distance.
Curious about her process?
Bonnie is always glad to talk about her work — how a piece started, what surprised her in the kiln, or what she's making next.