kirsten morehead

Kirsten Morehead is a ceramic artist, potter, studio owner, and community builder based in Tulsa. She believes that there is an inherent honestly in clay that has a way of bringing people back to themselves — slowing hands, quieting minds, and creating space for introspection and connection.

What began as a love for mud and movement has grown into Once & Future Things, a vibrant studio where beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned artists gather to learn, experiment, and make beautiful, functional work. Kirsten is especially passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to try something new — whether that’s throwing their first pot or finding creative confidence again.

The name Once & Future Things carries a deeply personal story. Her son, Arthur, is named after King Arthur from The Once & Future King, a novel that shaped her heart as an artist long before she became a mother. When she made the leap from a secure career to the uncertain, beautiful life of a working artist, she wanted a daily reminder of why she was brave enough to do it. Naming the studio after the book that inspired her son’s name became her anchor — a promise to honor both her son and the future she was building for him. It’s a reminder that creativity is a little wild, a little bold, and always worth the risk.

When she’s not teaching at the wheel or dreaming up new workshops, Kirsten is raising her son, building community, and proving that art belongs to everyone — especially those willing to get their hands a little muddy.