Our community
“Before I took my first class at Yunomi, I had never sat in front of a wheel. I had no idea how hooked I would get to feel the clay in my hands. Now, thanks to Chyako, an inspiring mentor each step of the way, I can’t imagine a life without it.”
— Michelle Herringer
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"Easily the best thing I've done for myself while living in Durango. Chyako is an amazing teacher and I look forward to class every week. She makes throwing pottery accessible and fun. I recommend her to everyone!"
— Sara Fossum
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"I have found a new love for the wheel and the process of throwing. Chyako's patience and teaching have increased my love of pottery as well as my skills. The studio is a lovely place to work and enjoy some 'me time,' and the classes are a great place to make new friends with similar interests."
— Sarah Roelk
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"I started taking classes at Yunomi as soon as I moved to Durango, hoping to meet people and learn a new skill. My hopes were far exceeded; I met an amazing person and teacher in Chyako and classmates turned friends."
— Deanne Modaff
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"Chyako is one of my favorite people in Durango! She is such a good teacher, patient, and encouraging. And you can't beat the Smiley Building—my favorite place in Durango."
— Khris Agnos
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"My husband and I took this class as something new to do together and we BOTH fell in love with pottery and Chyako."
— Ashley Stapleford
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"I love going to my weekly ceramics class—watching Chyako's demos, throwing bowls, and sharing ideas with my fellow ceramicists."
—Kim Adams
“Through Chyako’s instruction and thoughtful guidance to embrace the entire process, I have found a creative outlet to hopefully last a lifetime… The process of making pottery is a form of therapy for me— meditative, creative, and sometimes frustrating.”
— Beth Carroll