Rose’s is a shared teaching studio, gallery, and place to play.

Stop by, pull up a seat. Weather you’re there for an art class, to paint your own pottery, or just to say hi, there are always free art materials out, yard games, and space to be.

Studio Artists

Owner
I make art impulsively and am greatly inspired by post-impressionism & folk art, and I love capturing the beautiful banality of everyday life.
Working with terracotta clay, I focus on alternative finishing methods; dipping the pots in a white slip so that I can draw and paint unique designs on each piece.
When not busy at Rose’s, you can find me at my other job, a wedding & portrait photographer, or out in the garden or at the beach with my son, Arlo — who also loves to get covered in clay in the ceramics studio.

Growing up on northern woods and waters, and calling the Chequamegon Bay area home for the last 10 years, I’ve always been deeply inspired by the ways of the natural world, and find myself continually trying to capture the essence of the ephemeral through pottery and prints.
When I don’t have clay or ink on my hands, you can usually find sand or soil in between my toes! And out enjoying all the wildness and beauty this region has to offer. Paddling, sailing, watching the moon rise, beach combing, and day dreaming are just a few places you might find me.

Courtney is a visionary artist whose inspiration ranges from early Byzantine art to the raw expressionism of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Her work blends vibrant color with layered textures, often incorporating newspapers dating from the 1800s to today—weaving ethereal messages and reflections of the world around her.
From a young age, Courtney knew that creative expression was her true language. Fascinated by antiquity, she initially pursued Art History at the University of Mary Washington before deciding to leave and follow her own artistic path. In 2011, she held her first solo show, Cosmic Colors, marking the start of her professional journey.
Along the way, Courtney stumbled upon what would become one of her signature art forms: fork and spoon ware. It all began with an attempt to make a key holder (for her constantly missing keys!)—a project that unexpectedly led to her crafting her first bracelet using just a hammer, a 2x4 slab, and a pair of needle-nose pliers (which she still has). She began selling her "Forkin’ Wares" at festivals and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
Twelve years later, her business—Forkin’ Creations—has become her foundation. She now hand-carves and engraves jewelry from antique silverware, primarily working with pieces made between 1869 and 1946, which she believes were the golden years of craftsmanship.
Courtney has curated and participated in numerous shows, both solo and collaborative. Her creative practice spans visual art and wearable pieces, all deeply rooted in storytelling and historical texture.
You can explore her work at www.forkincreations.weebly.com.
Her studio is currently based in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Aloha! I make spirit guided ceramic altars and ritual items to feed your soul. My symbolic art imagery features sacred geometry, spirit animals, and plant allies. My creative fire is sparked by Mother Nature, my ancestors, children, joy, suffering, and the magic of consciousness. I sculpt with the elements of earth, fire, water, and air to hold space for your practice and ceremonies. I also make custom altars, ritual items, and read tarot and oracle cards.

Gallery Artists

Jane makes functional textile goods including quilts, tote bags, zipper pouches and apparel. Almost all of the fabric, material and notions she uses are secondhand/ thrifted/ upcycled.
When she’s not sewing, Jane dabbles in ceramics. She also loves thrift shopping, reading and canoeing. She lives in Ely, MN with her partner Rawley and their retired sled dog Chance.
@madebyjanedahlgren

I’m Jenna Hansen-Gamble. I’m 25 years old and from Bayfield, WIsconsin. I’ve always had a passion for arts and crafts, so I’m really excited to have the opportunity to share my crochet work with others.
@jenna.beads

Ruby Sevilla is a ceramicist, printmaker, and fiber artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her BFA in studio art as well as gender and women’s studies at Northland College in Ashland, WI. She has since taught pottery and printmaking for children and adults at Northern Clay Center. Her ultimate goal when creating, is for her art to be fun. Whether it has a funky shape, unique texture, or bright colors, her hope is to bring a lightheartedness to the objects we use everyday. If there is one thing she has learned from teaching it’s that if you are having fun, your students will as well! Outside of the studio you can find her on her bike trying to learn to ride with no hands (and sometimes succeeding).

My artwork begins with a walk on Lake Superior beaches, often with a toddler in tow. I collect driftwood by hand and later add crystals, stones, and vintage chandelier glass to create one-of-a-kind suncatchers. Placed in direct sunlight, they will cast dazzling rainbows around your home! Each piece of driftwood has been on a long journey, riding the waves of Lake Superior for years before washing up on shore- crafting them into art is just the final step! My hope is that each suncatcher will bring moments of beauty, whimsy, and radiant color into everyday life.

Brandi is a bit of a nature nerd and her work is deeply inspired by the flora and fauna of the Northwoods. Originally from Nebraska, she began her ceramic journey at Northland College in 2018. In addition to working with clay, Brandi enjoys weaving bookmarks and belts on her inkle loom and placemats and table runners on her table top loom. When she's not at a pottery wheel you can find her captaining sailboats out of Bayfield, strolling down a trail or swimming in Lake Superior.

Ashland WI
Making mushroom and fruit earrings has been a fun creative outlet for me. Im inspired by nature and tend to be drawn towards creating funky pieces that either mimic something in nature, or use natural materials. My goal is to continue to explore and create new designs that can bring joy to the wearer. All of the hooks are hypoallergenic stainless steel.

Hello, I’m Beth Tryon. I’ve been a potter and jazz vocalist/bassist since the late 70’s, and am now a recovering academic from Madison, Wisconsin. My husband and I moved up to Washburn in the spring of 2021 and we love it here!
After a 20-year stint in higher ed for reasons of economic survival and health insurance, it feels wonderful in “retirement” to return to creative and restorative endeavors: ceramics, playing
electric bass in a jazz funk/fusion group called The Groove Project, gardening, boating, and hanging out with my two very cool grandsons. I have some pieces displayed in local galleries and look forward to playing more with clay now that my last academic book is finally on the shelves!