“I just love art. I love how ceramics lets you embrace creativity.” 

For many students, the school day is defined by deadlines and exams. For Ella Huda, however, art class offers something different: a place to slow down, create, and express ideas in a physical form. 

That balance between freedom and foundation is what draws her most to the class. Unlike drawing-based courses, ceramics offers something tangible, something she can hold and shape. “Honestly, working with clay is just fun,” she explained. “Learning the basics—how to make mugs, pots, or even little houses—is really exciting.” 

Her work often reflects her personality and interests. “Most of my artwork involves things I love,” she said. “I made a dog mug because I like animals, and I turned a house project into a gingerbread house because I really like Christmas.” 

That dog mug remains her favorite piece. “I gave it ears, and the handle is shaped like a tail,” she said. “I thought it was cute.” 

Outside the classroom, she’s also involved in Sketch Club, where she helps with fundraisers, attends field trips, and plans to join sketch nights. “It’s kind of like a family,” she said. “We all work together, and on trips we walk around museums and just hang out. It’s a good way to make new friends.” 

Looking ahead, she hopes art will remain part of her future. “I want to go to college for art,” she said. “Maybe I’ll even become an art teacher someday.” 

For her, art class teaches more than technique. “It shows me how to express my creativity,” she said. “You learn the basics, but then you can turn them into anything—a cup, a pot, a coil piece. Whatever you want.” 

If she had one message for other students, it would be simple: “Take an art class. It’s really fun, it’s relaxing, and it’s honestly one of my favorite classes of the day.” 

And in her own words, the conclusion says it best, 

“So… yay ceramics, guys. Yes. Take ceramics.”