Artist Bio

Nate Winter is a ceramic artist, musician, and educator based in Southern Maine. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Fine Art and Business Management from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, where he received an Award of Excellence upon graduating in 2017. Nate specializes in Raku and high-end functional dishware, blending traditional methods with contemporary design.

With more than 13 years of experience and over 1,000 Raku firings, Nate brings both passion and technical mastery to his craft. His work is known for expressive textures and atmospheric finishes inspired by the rugged coastline, dense forests, and shifting seasons of Maine. Alongside his studio practice, he is dedicated to education through private Raku firing workshops, kiln building, and his Online Raku Firing Course, where he fosters a community of students who learn, experiment, and grow together.

Nate’s creative reach extends far beyond the studio. His online channels have accumulated more than 30 million views and over 100,000 followers across platforms, providing education, inspiration, and entertainment to audiences around the world. Through Nate Winter Studios, his pottery has reached thousands of customers in more than 30 states, reflecting his ability to merge artistic vision with strong business acumen. His mission is to challenge the idea of the “starving artist” by showing that creative work can thrive both artistically and sustainably.

Beyond ceramics, Nate is an internationally touring singer-songwriter whose music explores themes of storytelling, healing, and resilience. His performances include notable appearances such as Bob Marley’s 79th Birthday Celebration in Kingston, Jamaica, broadcast live to hundreds of thousands of listeners on Tuff Gong Radio on SiriusXM. Nate is also the creator and host of Center Yourself, a podcast where creativity meets vulnerability at the potter’s wheel. It brings together artists and innovators to share the stories that shape their work and their lives.

Together, these pursuits form a cohesive creative identity rooted in fire, expression, craftsmanship, and human connection.