Julie Olson - Dripless Teapot - You Gotta Have Heart - IIJulie Olson North Carolina Clay, Wire & Glass Functional 5. 5"w x 3. 5"l x 6"h About the Teapot The inspiration for my teapots comes from my fascination with mixed media. The challenge has been applying all the skills Ive learned over 50 years as a potter to these pieces. My skills include lampworking, soldering, stained glass, and, of course, my main interest: clay. These teapots are the result. About the Artist Julie Olson has been working with clay