Meet the Potter Behind the wheel

Clay called me back

I’m Jennifer Bundy-Cobb — potter, color enthusiast, and the hands behind Beacon Rock Studio Pottery.

A woman with short gray hair and round glasses holding a large ceramic plate outdoors. She is wearing a green jacket with brown accents, a black shirt, and brown pants, standing in front of a tree with bare branches and fallen leaves on the ground.

My story with pottery began in Anchorage, Alaska, more than 30 years ago. At the time, I wasn’t chasing an art degree — I was simply following curiosity. In college, I learned everything from mixing glazes and loading kilns to throwing oversized forms on the wheel. Those early years gave me a technical foundation most hobbyists never get, and it hooked me for life.

As much as I loved clay, life pulled me in other directions. I stepped away to raise a family and build a career outside the studio, always knowing I’d come back to pottery someday. Fast forward to today: after relocating to the Columbia River Gorge and setting up a studio in Washougal, WA, I’ve returned full circle to the wheel — this time, for good.

Handmade, not mass produced

I believe pottery should be both beautiful and useful. If you’re going to buy handmade, it should feel intentional — clean edges, smooth lines, bold colors — but still carry the unmistakable touch of the maker.

I’m known for making larger forms that most potters shy away from, and for playing with bold glaze combinations. My work is influenced by the energy of the Columbia River Gorge, the colors of the Oregon Coast, and yes — my own love of contrast, pattern, and play.

Tall dry grass and green plants in a natural landscape under a clear sky.

Colorful ceramic bowl with swirling patterns in shades of blue, pink, and beige, placed on a wooden surface.

why “Beacon Rock”?

Beacon Rock is a towering landmark along the Columbia River Gorge, just down the road from my studio in Washougal. It’s a reminder of place, resilience, and presence — qualities I bring to my work at the wheel. Naming my studio after this landmark ties my pottery to the landscape I call home.

From studio to shelf

My pottery is sold at galleries and local spots that value handmade craftsmanship. You’ll find my full collection in Rockaway Beach and a curated selection in downtown Camas.

Collection of handcrafted ceramic bowls and mugs on a wooden table.

Nico Bella Salon
419 NE 4th Ave
Camas, WA 98607

Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
114 N Highway 101
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Pottery that lives with you

Every mug, bowl, and vase I create is designed to bring a spark of joy to daily rituals — from your morning coffee to your dinner table, garden, or bookshelf. My hope is simple: that you’ll use it, love it, and let it become part of your everyday life.

Colorful ceramic jug with a rounded body, blue rim and handle, and a glaze with pink, yellow, and purple streaks, placed on a wooden surface with a wooden fence background.