Ellany Gable, aka Ayla's career in clay began at Hunter College in New York City in 1976. Though formally educated, she claims to be mostly self-taught. She has taken many workshops with various colleagues and clay artists including Pete Pinnell, Woody Hughes, Susan Peterson, Jeff Shapiro, Steven Hill... and many, many more.

Ellany opened Honey Hill Pottery in Callicoon, New York in 1997. Inspired by the beauty around her, she continues to refine her style and holds workshops and symposiums for people interested in clay.

"Since I was a young girl, I have always been fascinated and intrigued with the variety of cultures that make up our world. I would always pull inspiration from tribal people when life in New York City got to be just too much concrete for me.

Throughout history, anthropologists have been able to depict quite precisely how ancient people lived through the pottery they found at ancient dig sites. The timeless durability of these ancient pots held stories like secrets, for hundreds of thousands of years, through the every day lives of people just trying to live.

Over the millennia and along with globalization has come the demise of many distinct cultural traditions. Through my work with clay, I strive to bring up to date and to the table, a modern-day depiction of our own rich cultural heritage. An image or texture that may spark a deep feeling of belonging. Current with the times, all dishwasher and microwave safe, these vessels are timeless and speak of beauty. Durable and distinct, like the language of culture itself, my pots are tactile which provide quiet stimulation as they speak at once to your fingertips and hands.

The sense of touch, which is vital to human existance, creates a sense of belonging: be it to a certain tribe or culture, to the family of humanity, or to tradition, or to this shared meal together. My pots speak of connectedness in the present day.

There is no better way to nurture yourself than with food prepared and served in a handmade, mindfully made pot. They are timeless, durable and pleasing to the senses. You will find that my pots exude the qualities of beauty and usefullness, just as we, the family of humanity do".