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The Holiday Rush
Friends, The Back Road Christmas Trail ended at the close of November. My back went out. The kilns mostly cooperated. And I ended up learning more about trust and generosity than I expected. Running on Fumes The week before the … Read the rest
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Thoughts on The Function and Design of Bowls with Rims
For years, I avoided making bowls with rims. They seemed inefficient – taking up too much kiln space, adding unnecessary weight, and complicating what should be a simple form. But after taking a 9-month online class with artist and maker … Read the rest
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Making Pots and Building Community
This past month has been full of movement at Creek Road Pottery. From firing and unloading the gas kiln to setting up at the hometown show in Susquehanna, there’s been a steady rhythm of making, sharing, and rebuilding. Below are … Read the rest
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Mid March Kiln Firings
As spring approaches, we at Creek Road Pottery are excited to share our latest updates, insights, and reflections from our creative journey! This month, we wanted to touch on the invaluable lessons learned during our recent challenges and successes in … Read the rest
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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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How Much Clay Do I Need? A Potter’s Reference Chart — Creek Road Pottery
This chart is a starting point. Every potter throwsdifferently, every clay body shrinks differently,and every kiln does what it wants to. These weightsare approximations based on standard forms; usethem to get in the ballpark, then adjust … 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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Finding Your Recipe: A Beginner’s Guide to Glazing Pottery
The events in our lives and how we create our projects are a lot like a kiln firing. We often need to start slowly, following a familiar schedule to achieve consistent results. But just like life, pottery sometimes demands that … 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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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
