Our Team
Indya Smith-Johnson
I am co-founder and CEO/co-CFO of Dirt Alchemy. My story starts with my family; I come from a line of supportive and empowering entrepreneurship, which I have harnessed for a fulfilling application of my BFA in ceramics from the University of Iowa through this company. I am passionate about Ceramic Fine Art, Teaching, and processing reality using ceramic permanence as a vehicle to inspire. As a skilled artisan, I feel honored to positively impact my students, customers, and partnerships as I share the magic of ceramics with Dirt Alchemy’s workshops, Artisan Sales, and events!
Jess Hambirck
I am COO and Co-CFO of Dirt Alchemy. I am inspired and motivated by the transitional beauty of clay bodies across opacity and surface texture, having mastered a catalogue of technical ceramics skills in my Ceramics BFA completion. I also have a degree in communications, and I specialize in informing ceramic textures and processes, event outreach and market research, and customer connection. I am passionate about embracing the harsh and soft qualities of clay with my work, and bringing the fine art world into the 21st century.