potter; ceramic artist
Refers to a person who creates pottery or ceramic art as a profession or serious pursuit.
She is a famous potter.
I practice on the potter's wheel every day to become a ceramic artist.
陶芸家 focuses on an individual's artistic skill as a ceramic artist, while 窯元 emphasizes ownership of the workshop/kiln and often family lineage.
Compound of 陶芸 (pottery, ceramic art) and 家 (suffix for a specialist or professional).