Potter and instructor at Silk City Clay in Manchester CT, Glen Deiter a man with a beard and a colorful cap smiling at a booth with colorful ceramic mugs shaped like animals and faces, at an outdoor market or craft fair.

Glen Deiter

Glen is a ceramic and graphic artist originally from Orlando, Florida who creates playful, nature-inspired pottery that blends function with narrative. He handcrafts each piece on the wheel and finishes it with sculptural elements that bring character and story to everyday objects. His work often draws from animals and use of textures, infusing warmth and curiosity into functional forms. With a background in graphic design, Glen also explores with a range of colors and abstract shapes, and offers his experience from all of his learnings.His work is rooted in the belief that handmade objects can bring comfort, connection, and joy into daily rituals. Whether it’s a mug that makes someone smile every morning or a bowl passed down through a family, his hope is that pottery creates small, meaningful moments. In a fast-paced, mass-produced world, he strives to make pieces that invite pause, interaction, and a sense of play.

Four ceramic mugs with cute animal faces and designs, arranged on a surface with a teal background. - Glen Deiter
A small, bear-shaped ceramic container holding a pink seashell, set against a pink and purple gradient background. - Glen Deiter
White ceramic skull-shaped bowls stacked - Glen Deiter