about
Claire Miller was raised in Portland, Oregon and has since lived in many regions of the US, following an eclectic mix of opportunities. She has worked at a puppetry museum, as a chimpanzee caretaker, and most impactful, as an assistant to a potter in Montana. She has a BA in anthropology from The College of Wooster and an MFA in ceramics from Indiana University, Bloomington.
As a ceramic artist and educator, Claire seeks to continuously reimagine her own education and support teachers and students in doing the same. This interest has been informed by her experiences teaching in a variety of settings, both in higher education and community education, her mentors, and making art. Claire aspires to have her work in the collections of public libraries, community gardens, transitional spaces.