Marcia Maronek
Susan Eastman
Marcia, known by friends as Marcy, was raised in Michigan in a home filled with music. Her maternal grandfather played the violin and harmonica, and her mother played the piano, a talent she attempted to study but never quite mastered. A Dean’s List student at the University of Michigan, she married her high school sweetheart while both were still in college. With his work they were able to travel Europe extensively. Later, when home, Marcy was an Administrative Assistant to the principals at Elementary, Junior High, and High School levels as well as in the Administrative Offices for Utica Community Schools.
She and her husband bought their first house in PebbleCreek in 2005. They snowbirded for a while and as often happens, Marcy’s children preceded her to Arizona during the 10 years that she still worked in Michigan. They made the shift to full–time residents after she retired from Utica Community Schools in 2016.
Marcy had tried ceramics in her 30s but it was without any structure and no teacher. Ever inquisitive, she learned of the incredible PebbleCreek ceramic art studio while attending one of the beginner ceramic classes with a friend. She joined in February of 2024!
“Ceramics gives me the opportunity for self-expression. I really love the structure of the classes offered and having instructors in Kelli (Frederickson) and Linda (Galowitch) who are so knowledgeable with any technique. They provide outstanding guidance on any project.”
Marcy really enjoys the camaraderie of fellow ceramicists who also provide inspiration for different pieces. “While I’m not as adventurous as some others, I do like the challenge they provide!”
Thus far, Marcy has ventured into working with crystal glazes on different pieces, created a stoneware pizza plate, and others that celebrate both Halloween and Christmas. She prefers functional pieces, not just decorative items.
Her future goals include learning silk-screening and stenciling, experimenting with different glazes, and developing her brush techniques.
Marcy’s work will be on display in the Ceramics window of the Creative Arts Center through February.