“Mostly, I’m just inspired by the natural world…The way tumbled stone feels really good in your hands—that’s what I’m going for.” – Careen Stoll
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Potter Careen Stoll is pictured with a mug she created Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2016 at her Battle Ground studio. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
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Potter Careen Stoll works on a plate Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2016 at her Battle Ground studio. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian
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Vegetable fermentation crocks made by potter Careen Stoll are pictured Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2016 at her Battle Ground studio. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
Careen fell in love with ceramics when she was a little girl. The full time potter now creates tableware for local chefs and restaurant owners.