Classically trained in the Pacific Northwest since 2009, Jonathan Steele is a ceramic artist and instructor whose work balances traditional studio pottery technique and modern teaware design.

Arguably at the forefront of small-batch Gongfu teaware production in the United States, Steele's work achieves the formal qualities of balanced ergonomics, aesthetic form, and fluid dynamics rarely seen in Western-made pots. Beyond his technical acumen, the biggest aesthetic differentiator in Steele's work is his use of woodfiring techniques, allowing the surfaces of his pots to take on expressions not often associated with Chinese tea. It is this tension between control and surrender that defines his work within the tea space.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Jonathan continues his practice through teaching and exhibiting at local galleries, tea festivals, and events.