Our Instructors
Philip MacGregor Mills
Born and raised in Richmond Virginia I was brought up to enjoy both science and fantasy. At Ferrum College I obtained a BS in chemistry, physics and biology focused on building ponds and waterfalls. Also gaining a ceramics minor where I fell in love with Raku and Woodfirings. The next 10 years I spent building water gardens and learning about all manor of plants. Teaching at the Visual Arts Center for 7 years and now at ArtHaus for 4 years I am able to explore making functional pottery and Garden inspired ceramics. For personal enjoyment I like bringing the whimsical and fantasy elements into my pottery through shapes and flowing glazes.
My symbol and signature the "Thunderstar" is an expression of a supernova. This incredibly powerful destructive event is also what creates all the elements in the universe. This with the traditional elemental forces of nature is inspiration to me that empowers my art.
Alexandra Fabrizio
Alexandra Fabrizio is a local artist who has been making colorful, whimsical creations out of clay since 2021. With a focus on handbuilding, her ceramics straddle the line of decorative and functional work. Her work embraces humor, play, and the emotionality of the human experience. Alexandra’s work has been featured in juried exhibitions and markets, as well as a variety of local artisan markets.
When not in the studio, she likes to daydream in her backyard, sing made-up songs to her cats, and doomscroll on Instagram.
IG @alexandrahaze
Aaron Webb - Filthy Habit Ceramics
Aaron Webb is a Richmond artist with a degree in Art Education from VCUarts. She has been teaching a wide variety of visual arts courses to 5th-12th grade students for the past 12 years. She is delighted to now also be joining the creative community at Carved in Mud Studios!
Aaron’s work covers a variety of art mediums and has been featured in juried exhibits and art markets in the Richmond area. As a child, Aaron had a mud workshop in her backyard. In the Fall of 2010, when she discovered ceramics, she realized she had re-discovered her favorite “filthy habit” of creating with earth. Aaron believes the process of creation nurtures our joy and human connection. She loves all things weird and wonderful. When she’s not teaching art or creating weird clay creatures she’s spending time with her husband and toddler son.