Ellie Stromberg
Mountain Stream Pottery
After studying fine arts and graduating with a BA from Upsala College, I became a teacher in the New York City school system. While teaching, I began studying ceramics at Baldwin Pottery in New York City. Elizabeth Nields was my first teacher inspiring my love for pottery. In 1973 I organized With Clay, a pottery co-operative in SoHo in New York City. I continued to study and expand my knowledge of clay and glazing while selling from this business through 1985.
During this time, I also developed my own studio (Mountain Stream Pottery) in Schenevus, New York. I began selling my work at UCCCA’s Kubiak Gallery, the Schoharie Council of the Arts, and Gallery 53, as well as craft shows and the Oneonta Farmers' Market. My work has been exhibited in several juried shows, including the Cooperstown Art Association Exhibition and Mamaroneck Artist Guild Show, where my work received an Award of Merit prize.
My husband and I first visited the area when we were still teachers in New York City. We liked the area and bought a farm as an escape from the city. We spent holidays and summers on the farm until we retired and finally moved here permanently.
In 1999, Deborah Blake and I founded The Artisans' Guild in Oneonta. Since then, it has been a locally run artisans co-op located at 148 Main Street, featuring approximately 50 talented local Artists.
I have been exhibited in many juried shows over the years and have won several awards. As I approach my golden years, I made the decision to close my production studio but hope to create one of a kind pieces in years to come.
After studying fine arts and graduating with a BA from Upsala College, I became a teacher in the New York City school system. While teaching, I began studying ceramics at Baldwin Pottery in New York City. Elizabeth Nields was my first teacher inspiring my love for pottery. In 1973 I organized With Clay, a pottery co-operative in SoHo in New York City. I continued to study and expand my knowledge of clay and glazing while selling from this business through 1985.
During this time, I also developed my own studio (Mountain Stream Pottery) in Schenevus, New York. I began selling my work at UCCCA’s Kubiak Gallery, the Schoharie Council of the Arts, and Gallery 53, as well as craft shows and the Oneonta Farmers' Market. My work has been exhibited in several juried shows, including the Cooperstown Art Association Exhibition and Mamaroneck Artist Guild Show, where my work received an Award of Merit prize.
My husband and I first visited the area when we were still teachers in New York City. We liked the area and bought a farm as an escape from the city. We spent holidays and summers on the farm until we retired and finally moved here permanently.
In 1999, Deborah Blake and I founded The Artisans' Guild in Oneonta. Since then, it has been a locally run artisans co-op located at 148 Main Street, featuring approximately 50 talented local Artists.
I have been exhibited in many juried shows over the years and have won several awards. As I approach my golden years, I made the decision to close my production studio but hope to create one of a kind pieces in years to come.