potter
Experience the Artistry of Linda Patterson
Linda Patterson is a potter, creator, and lifelong learner based in Greenville, SC. From her backyard studio, she handcrafts a beautiful range of functional and whimsical pottery pieces — each one a reflection of her vision and her appreciation for the handmade.
As a retired yoga therapist, Linda brings a truly unique perspective to her craft. Her work is infused with the same mindfulness and balance she once taught her students — a quietness and intention that you can feel in every piece she creates.
When she's not at the pottery wheel, you'll find Linda baking sourdough bread or mentoring the next generation of yoga teachers. She is, in every sense, a woman who creates with her whole heart.
Interested in visiting Linda's backyard studio and meeting her 4-legged assistants, Oscar and Ziggy? Drop her a note and she'll get back to you.
Linda offers a limited number of private pottery lessons for one or two people. The pottery shed is a great getaway from the real world, whether it's a single session, a project or a regular weekly schedule. Reach out to Linda to check availablility.
Welcome to her world. We think you'll love it here.
Yoga therapist
Evolution of a Yoga Therapist
Yoga has been one of the great loves of Linda's life. Building a studio and creating a thriving yoga community in a small town that didn't have one — that was something truly special. The people she met within those walls remain some of the most fabulous humans she knows, and for a long time, she imagined that studio being her home well into her golden years.
Life, as it tends to do, had other plans.
An autoimmune disease that affects her spine and joints made teaching increasingly difficult, and Linda had to reimagine what her next chapter would look like. What she found in that reimagining surprised and delighted her — a deep love of pottery, and a renewed sense of purpose as a yoga teacher mentor.
Her focus is on helping yoga teachers bring more inclusivity, consideration, and accommodation into their practice and their classrooms. It's an area that many teacher training programs gloss over or skip entirely, and Linda believes it matters deeply. Every body deserves to feel welcome on the mat.
If you're a yoga teacher looking to grow in this area, Linda would love to connect. One-on-one mentoring sessions are available — just send her a message to get started.
If you're local, feel free to reach out to arrange pick up or delivery of pottery before purchasing on Etsy and we'll adjust shipping charges for local customers.