Chris Leipzig is a Wisconsinite that came to Helena in 2020 with a background in disaster response and construction. He was introduced to clay work early in his life in Montana, and it took off from there. His passion for creating clay arts has been a creative outlet he’s never had before.
Clay Business
Anne-hee O’Connor
Joshua Reeder
Joshua began his ceramics career at the University of Alaska Southeast. After graduation, Joshua moved to Montana where he worked at Jmacs Pottery. With experience in production pottery, teaching classes, studio maintenance, and retail pottery sales, he is an asset to the Bray Clay Business.
Cole Collier
Cole Collier received his BA in Art with an emphasis in Ceramics from the University of Southern Indiana. With a diverse background in technology, education and ceramics, he currently works in multiple capacities across The Bray. His love of all things clay began in the kitchen and in his work continues to explore the connections between utilitarian tableware and the rituals that surround the preparation and presentation of a shared meal.
David Peters
David has a BFA in ceramics from Utah State University and a MFA from Montana State University. He fell in love with Helena and the Bray back in 2007 when he was a resident artist. It was then that he began to specialize in using local materials to make his work. Today he is enjoying exploring woodworking during his studio time.