Come Clay Around with Us
Our Story
The Hive St. Pete is owned by mom and daughter team Carol and Katie Schubert. Carol is retired, and pursuing her dream of having a commercial pottery studio, and Katie a mental health therapist.
We are proud to also offer a very cool and inspiring environment that includes vintage and antique items for sale through our resident vendors, We also curate local artisan work, and of course, we have lots of local pottery.
Our Mission
We offer an eclectic assortment of goods and services including art, vintage items, plants, both in and outdoor, and pottery classes. We serve all of Pinellas County with our unique offerings.
Dr. Katie Schubert
Owner, Therapist
Carol Schubert
Owner Potter
I come from an academic and business background with no formal arts education. I retired from my full time job December 9, and now pursue pottery full time. Today I am so privileged to be able to focus on my art while surrounded by an incredible group of people.
Art Presentations:
- Curated work in St Petersburg College art show
- Invited and participated in Temple Beth-El annual show
- Curated work at Florida CraftArt
- Curated work in Expressions Art Show in CA (won honorable mention)
David Smith
Studio Manager
I graduated from the University of South Florida in the spring of 2016 earning my Bachelors in Studio Art. I then earned my professional teaching license and taught Ceramics and 3-Dimensional Design at Alonso High School Tampa, FL. At the end of 2020 I became the Studio Manager and instructor at The Hive in St Pete.
My early art practices were focused mostly in photography, but my interest in ceramics has always been present. While at USF my art practice shifted from Photography to Ceramics and I began combining graphics and images into functional pottery. I grew up during the 80’s and 90’s and was bombarded with visual representations from all over thanks to the introduction of the Skateboarding culture , MTV, mass media and the birth of the Internet. The culture of these times influenced the visual aesthetic I use today. I have always felt a close connection to ceramics. I create both functional and sculptural art and work in a variety of different mediums. My roots in ceramics came from my Grandmother who was also a potter in Ohio while I did not know it at the time her use of traditional functional pottery in her daily life, would transcend in to mine. I create work to be enjoyed daily and to bring people together with its visual and aesthetic qualities.