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Culture We Shape
The future is built day by day. Politics, Pottery, and the Culture We Shape I try to keep Creek Road Pottery from becoming a political blog, but culture inevitably filters into what we create. Right now, politics and economics are … Read the rest
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Creating in Change
Facing Creative Challenges in the Studio This past month, working on larger pottery pieces brought new challenges. The clay was hard, heavier, and more demanding than expected. Kneading and preparing the clay took longer, making my shoulders ache. I tried … Read the rest
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Embracing the Journey of Creation
Welcome to the latest edition of the Creek Road Pottery newsletter, where I share the trials, triumphs, and lessons learned from life in the studio. The second half of January has been a time of challenges, resilience, and connections, all … Read the rest
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Snow Days, Kilns, & Showing Up
The first snow day of the season arrived right on time to throw off the plans. Snow days are supposed to be for curling up with a book and sipping coffee or tea next to your favorite person, cat, or … Read the rest
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One Step at a Time
At Creek Road Pottery, we know that creating something meaningful takes time, patience, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. I’ve been reflecting a lot on this lately as I’ve prepared for our Christmas show, rebuilt the wood kiln brick … Read the rest
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October Shows & Patience
As the leaves change color and the cool autumn air settles in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress I’ve made over the past month—both in the studio and in life. The shifting season brings a new focus … Read the rest
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The Pots & Family
The month of August was about taking time for others and family. I was not able to work in the pots much as I went to spend time with my mother, who became ill and had to spend time in … Read the rest
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Overtime & Kiln Brick
Overtime at the paper factory, heat, and thunderstorms were the themes of July 2024. It was a busy month of writing and learning new things. I had bricks delivered, read some good books, raised some money from overtime at the … Read the rest
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Hot Summer Days & A Kiln Pad
The Work: At Creek Road Pottery LLC, I understand how challenging it can be to find authentic handmade pottery. I am committed to creating pottery that holds meaning for people who value it. My work is meaningful not only because … Read the rest
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The Spring Show & Barefoot Benny
The month of March came and went quite quickly. I was able to get a few pots fired out but I also lost a few to handling damage. This can happen often if you’re not careful with the pots. I … Read the rest
