Creating Art, Building Community
We’re Julie and Scott. We fell in love with Pottery in May of 2025 after a 3 hour class at a local studio. After that I couldn’t stop thinking about trying it again. So on one random Saturday night, I asked Scott if he would be willing to take an 8 week course that started the next day. As always, he was all in. And our pottery and craft story was born. We have been taking classes and experimenting ever since. We started our studio in our garage in early 2026 with the goal of opening a pottery and craft studio in Apex in 2026, which we will do in October 2026. In the meantime, I have been doing PopUp Craft classes at local venues. I find art helps with my mental health and I know others feel the same. So come and join our community. Our goal is to help you make new friends, have new and fun experiences, and find peace in your days.
Our studio will be a welcoming studio where beginners and lifelong creators alike come to explore, play, and grow. From watercolor mornings to evening clay throwing sessions, every class is designed to feel relaxed, supportive, and downright fun.
Our friendly instructors will share simple, step-by-step guidance, so you can focus on enjoying the process and connecting with fellow pottery, art, and craft lovers. Whether you’re looking to unwind after work or sharpen your skills, we’ll help you turn inspiration into beautiful results.
Julie Robertson and Scott Spiers
Founders of Firefly Clay & Craft Co.
Our Team
Julie Robertson - Owner and Craft Addict
Crazy Idea Lady with a Passion for Pottery, Art and Crafts
Driven by a love of creating and a belief that people need more space to slow down and make things with their hands. Firefly is being built to bring that feeling to life—one class, one project, and one night out at a time. In these times, we need to protect our mental health and find ways to de-stress. That is what pottery is for me.
Scott Spiers - #2 Executive Leader and Man with a Pun
Skull Creator and Overall Bearded Wonder
Addiction therapist, coach, artist, and unapologetically obsessed with clay, Scott brings a perspective shaped by art, music, and the belief that creating something with your hands can be deeply grounding—and sometimes even transformative. He has his own style that is unapologetically him.
DeJona - Instructor and Dedicated Mud Designer
Boston Transplant on a Mission with Clay
New to Apex from Boston, DeJona had been throwing in her garage while she searched for a studio to call home. Then she found Firefly and started coming in to help us paint the walls. Yeah, that is dedication. She loves throwing “vessles” and her love of the craft is as strong as her love of a good studio night.
Sasha - Instructor and Creative Mushroom Maven
World Traveler and Loves to Play in the Dirt
Sasha taught herself pottery during the pandemic, then walked into Firefly with a mushroom, and we knew it was meant to be. She’s funny, wildly creative, and has occasionally jetted off to see the world. Her sense of humor and her art show up in every class she teaches.
Tyler - Instructor and Late-Night Pottery Perfectionist
Perfect Pots and Perfect Hair Color
Tyler fell in love with pottery in college and has logged many late hours in the studio perfecting his work. His hair has been pink and is now blonde: his hair and his skills are always evolving. Plus he uses the word “Awesomesauce!”, which means he is automatically cool. He brings that same energy and attention to detail to every student.
Cody Doss - Social Media/Mktg & Studio Assistant
Man with the plan and the skills to execute it
The one who keeps things moving, Cody brings his ideas—and the follow-through to make it happen. From content creation to execution, he’s turning videos, images and Canva art into something people can see and engage with. When he’s not behind the computer, he’s elbow-deep in clay, handbuilding and falling more in love with pottery every day.
Izzie - Studio Assistant, Author and Lover of Forced Fun
Part Storyteller, Part Studio Sidekick
Izzie’s a writer, a movie lover, and the funniest person in the room, once she gets to know you. She’s a high school pottery alum who understands a clay habit and always has room for one more craft night. She’s quiet at first, but she’s a wonderful listener and will make you feel welcome the moment you walk in.
Sloan - Studio Assistant and Future Clay Pro
Proof That One Taste of Clay Is All It Takes
One taste of pottery and Sloan rearranged her schedule to get more studio hours before graduation. Sloan has loads of experience and her resume is impressive and we can’t wait to see all the skills she brings to Firefly.
Ready to Create Together?
Have a question or want to book a spot? Send us a quick message—we’re here to help you start your next creative adventure.