Roo Mac Creates

Julie and Bill Strater are the husband-and-wife team behind Roo Mac Creates, a home pottery studio where creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration come together in clay. Julie creates functional and decorative pottery using both wheel-thrown and hand-building techniques. She enjoys experimenting with form, glaze, and clay body, always seeking the balance between utility and beauty. Bill, an engineer and ceramic artist, brings a thoughtful, design-focused approach to traditional hand-building and wheel-thrown forms. His work often explores non-traditional designs with a strong focus on function and form. Their collaborative work reflects a shared passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and the transformative nature of clay shaped by hand, heat, and time. Together, they produce unique, handcrafted ceramics that celebrate the beauty of everyday objects made with care.