Planted Earth Studios is a new Edmonton-based art studio formed in the summer of 2024. We create pottery, sculptures and floral arrangements all using sustainable and earth-friendly materials.
Through this passion, we also teach workshops and foster a space where people can learn, grow, and find community together.
We believe the arts have the power to uplift, inspire, and foster a sense of belonging.
Our Artists
Paige Harris
Paige holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Sculpture. With over ten years of experience honing her craft in ceramics, Paige is a multi-faceted artist who contributes significantly to Planted Earth Studios. She manages the studio's finances, leads engaging ceramic workshops, and further develops her expertise by creating and leading introductory and advanced ceramic workshops for diverse audiences.
Cindy La
Cindy's background extends beyond a Bachelor of Science degree, with a valuable certification in early childcare and development. Cindy curates stunning floral arrangements, leads engaging workshops, and spearheads the studio's social media, marketing, and event planning. Her passion extends beyond artistic expression, as she's also dedicated to working with children of all backgrounds.
Jam Russett
Image courtesy of Marie Articus (@articusphoto)
Jam is an interdisciplinary artist currently obsessed with paper and clay, but you may also find her with a camera in hand every now and again. After graduating from the Alberta University of the Arts with a BFA in drawing and minoring in ceramics, she now practices in amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ/ Edmonton.
Driven by a search for moments of reflection and emotional release, Jam's studio work features a ritualistic use of a spiral motif as the grounding point for various material explorations - flowing between 2D and 3D forms of making, she is interested in embodying themes of organic growth and connection while also exploring the dualistic qualities of fragility and strength that are often present in her work.
Land Acknowledgement
At Planted Earth Studios, we acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of Treaty 6, the ancestral and unceded lands of the Cree, Anishinaabe, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux peoples.
This land, amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton), has been a gathering place and a significant travel route for Indigenous peoples for millennia. We recognize the deep history and cultural significance of this place and the ongoing importance of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.
We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that honors the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples whose land we occupy.
We strive to:
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Acknowledge the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples.
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Support reconciliation efforts through our actions and programming.
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Integrate Indigenous perspectives and knowledge into our studio practices.
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Create a space that is welcoming and inclusive to all members of the community.
Our commitment to reconciliation is an ongoing journey. We strive to learn and grow, and we welcome feedback and suggestions from Indigenous communities and individuals.
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