After more than 50 years of making pottery, Wisconsin artist John Hunter has found the cutest little assistant imaginable. His name is Georgie, he’s just 6 months old, and he insists on supervising every project from the comfort of his dad’s apron.
The adorable orange kitten has turned John’s pottery studio into his own personal hangout, spending his days snuggled against his favorite human while clay spins on the pottery wheel.
Georgie joined the family in August 2026, and it didn’t take long for him to become John’s constant companion. Instead of exploring the studio or chasing things around, the little furball prefers having a front-row seat to all the action.
In a recent TikTok video shared by @john.hunter.potter, John introduces his furry coworker while demonstrating how he makes ceramic elephants.
“Making elephants with my little helper,” he wrote in the caption.
And Georgie takes his new job very seriously. Well, most of the time!
As John carefully shapes the clay, the kitten peeks out from his apron, watching his every move with those curious little eyes. Sometimes Georgie gets so comfortable that he falls asleep right in the middle of a project. Other times, he stretches out a tiny paw and rests it on John’s hand, almost as if he’s offering some expert artistic guidance.
It’s an absolutely precious sight, especially considering John has been perfecting his craft for decades and now has a kitten supervising his every move.
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The pair have become a hit on TikTok, where John regularly welcomes viewers with his signature greeting, “It’s John and Georgie here from the studio.”
Fans have fallen in love with their sweet routine, and Georgie has apparently inspired a whole new line of pottery.
During the video, John reveals plans to sell special bowls featuring Georgie’s pawprint, appropriately calling the creations “pawtery.”
How adorable is that?
Whether he’s supervising the pottery wheel, sneaking in a little nap, or lending a helping paw, Georgie has made himself an essential part of the studio.
And while John may be the one with 50 years of experience, there’s little doubt about who’s stealing the spotlight these days!