Last time we were in AC (in 1999), my husband and I found the work of a potter/ceramicist named Amy (I think that's what her name was anyway...) who worked out of her apartment on the beach near the Innovative Watersports pier. Her stuff was mostly nature-inspired (sea life themes) and pretty affordable, and we bought a piece from her on that trip. I know this is kind of a vague description, but does anyone know if she is still in the area? We'll be returning next month and would love to pick up another piece.