From Pastry Chef to Pottery Artist:

The Story of Slip Studio

I am a classically trained pastry chef turned ceramic artist, and this is my story.  founder of Slip Studio, in White Plains, NY, a pottery studio focused on hand-building classes, workshops, and creative community.

I’m a classically trained Pastry Chef with a love of making, cooking and eating. After college, I moved to Paris and went to cooking school at Le Cordon Bleu. It was 1997 and cooking school was not yet a thing, but I did it anyway, because food is my thing. I stuck around Paris and worked at Fauchon and did the French 4star restaurant thing in NYC. Eventually, I grew tired of the long hours and wanted a more balanced life. I started Cocoa Designs in San Francisco, got married, and the rest is history.

Food has always been my thing.

Pottery became my thing as I grew my family and started searching for a more balanced life.  I started ceramics in 2014, with three little kiddos and a tiny pocket of time.  It wasn’t until COVID struck that I delved deeper into pottery. I slowly grew my home studio and started selling my work, Ariella Ceramics was born in late 2021.

After training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and working my way through pastry kitchens in Montreal, NYC, and SF, I shifted toward a more sustainable creative life.   I discovered pottery in 2014 while raising three young children, and built a home studio. Ariella Ceramics was born in 2021 and grew into Slip Studio.

Life moves slowly and takes giants leaps all at the same time, and here I am opening my first pottery studio in the heart of White Plains, serving the Westchester community. Slip Studio is a dedicated workspace, a labor of love of food and pottery, clay and art, mindfulness and community.

I hope you can join me in this new adventure!

-xo Ariella

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    Testimonials

    • Gina F ★★★★★ 6 months ago
      I’ve taken several hand-building classes and workshops at Slip Studio, and it’s truly one of my favorite places to spend time. Ariella is an incredible teacher. She’s patient, encouraging, and really talented at helping everyone feel comfortable … More and inspired no matter their skill level.
      The studio itself is beautiful. Everything is thoughtfully organized, clean, and welcoming, which makes it such a pleasant environment to work in and learn. Ariella also creates such a warm atmosphere. There are always little touches like coffee and snacks that make it feel even more inviting.
      Every time I go, I leave feeling relaxed, creative, and excited to come back. It’s just a wonderful space with a wonderful teacher, and I feel lucky to have found it.
    • Brooke B ★★★★★ 9 months ago
      Slip studio is a warm and inviting atmosphere where I could just relax and create. As someone who had never taken a class like this before, I didn’t know what to expect but I ended up having the best time. I’m sooo proud of my board!!! … More
      I also feel like this could be a bachelorette or book club party waiting to happen.
    • Naoko M ★★★★★ 3 months ago
      I joined Ariella’s studio about 10 months ago as a complete beginner, and it has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself.
      I never expected that I’d be able to make the things I’m making now. I also didn’t think I would make friends       … More at the studio or that the studio would become such a meaningful place for me.
      What I love most is the balance between guidance and freedom. Ariella is always there when you need help, but she also gives you the space to explore, experiment, and develop your own creativity.
      If you’re the kind of person who learns by doing rather than sitting through long lectures, this is the perfect place. It’s relaxed, supportive, inspiring, and just so much fun.
      I came here hoping to learn ceramics, but I’ve gained so much more than that. ❤️
    • Francesca G ★★★★★ 6 months ago
      Slip Studio is a wonderful studio that offers a variety of fun and interesting workshops! I went to a matcha bowl making workshop and Ariella was very friendly and attentive. She patiently explained every step of the process and helped … More out individuals when needed. It was a great time and I’m excited to sign up for another workshop in the near future!
    • Alicia A ★★★★★ 11 months ago
      There are few teachers like Ariella. She brings confidence and fun to every class, making the work feel both joyful and approachable. Whenever I made a mistake, she showed me simple, effective ways to fix it, so I didn’t have to start from … More scratch. Those small, smart tips helped me grow because I could build on what I’d already learned instead of beginning again each time.
      Ariella is not only a beautiful artist but also a gifted teacher and a genuinely kind person. Her calm energy and passion for what she does are absolutely contagious. I can’t wait to take another class with her; it’s truly my happy place.

    Ariella at Slip Studio

    Learn the art of hand-building with clay at Slip Studio in White Plains, NY.