Behind The Scenes At Dock 6
About Dock 6
In 1995, Dock 6 was a group of just four potters sharing space and expenses. Because the original studio could only be entered from a loading dock (number 6, to be exact), the potters aptly agreed to name themselves Dock 6 Pottery. Since then, the studio has moved several times and the four potters have gone their separate ways, but the name has stuck.
These days, Dock 6 employs between 30 and 40 people at any given time, consists of a gallery, classroom, and 9,000 square foot production studio, and sells to more than 1,000 merchants all over the US.
About Kerry Brooks, Owner and Founder
I never dreamed I’d become a professional potter when I threw my first pot at age 26. While studying other things in college and graduate school, I continued to nurture my new hobby. By 1995 I was making a living as a potter and have been steadily expanding Dock 6 ever since.
Seeing someone use something I made is the best feeling in the world. Crafting beautiful objects that people use every day is what inspires me to keep creating. I think of every cup, plate, and coaster as a small piece of functional art; making this art accessible to everyday people makes my soul happy.
The Dock 6 Culture
Dock 6 is a unique workplace because it was founded on a deep commitment between Kerry and her employees, as well as to the local arts community. A team of extraordinarily skilled potters—as well as musicians, actors, photographers, jewelers, fashion designers, glass blowers, painters, and graphic designers—contribute their expertise in countless ways to bolster the success and productivity Dock 6 has enjoyed over many years.