Our Story
Wocky Pots Studio
The things we make... make us!
Once upon a time...
Two retired teachers decided to turn their garage into a pottery studio. Along with their daughter and son, they built a business around the idea that the world could use a little more Art and a lot more Artists. We're the Kio family; welcome to Wocky Pots!
What we're up to:
During the late spring, summer, and early Fall, you can find us at various local small markets. We're currently busiest with the Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market, where we set up our booth on Saturdays and Wednesdays. If you're out and about, stop by and say howdy! We love to chat about the things we make, and we always give away our smiles for free!
Wocky Pots Family
Shane Kio
Shane Kio is a retired teacher and artist who, along with his wife Diana, opened Wocky Pots Studio to practice and spread his love for clay, art, and creative shenanigans of all kinds. A longtime resident of the Eastern Shore, Shane spent decades incorporating Art into his classroom lessons, weaving a tapestry of experiences and knowledge with his students built from a lifetime of far-ranging interests such as juggling, drone flying, motorcycles, travel, and adventure. He carried this holistic worldview with him when he embarked on a new journey outside the halls of public education as a teaching artist at Wocky Pots Studio. Even though he works with a variety of media, Shane primarily creates art from stoneware clay coaxed into shape by hand-building and wheel-throwing. Colorful glazes and flowing forms bring life to the creed of Wocky Pots Studio: The things we make... make us.
Carolyn Kio
Coming soon!
