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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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Cold Firings & Staying Creative
Finding Creativity in the Cold The freezing temperatures this January have tested more than just my patience—they’ve tested my process. Kiln lids froze shut, burners clogged, and firing became a trial of resilience. Yet, there’s something strangely rewarding about troubleshooting … Read the rest
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12-Week Strategic Artist Recovery Plan
Combining the mental strategies from “Mental Training for Ultrarunning” with the 12-Step Creative and Business Framework and The Artist’s Way themes, I’ve created an integrated 12-week strategic plan tailored for my pottery in Chat-GPT. This updated roadmap emphasizes mental … Read the rest
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Showing Up & Deep Cleaning
January 9th, 2025, “Work that matters for people who care.” A Year of Commitment: Writing and the Studio After a full year of showing up to write daily, I’ve realized the power of commitment and consistency. It’s an accomplishment I’m … Read the rest
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A Year in Reflection
Lessons from the Studio This year, the wheel has spun countless times, each turn teaching something new. From the rasped textures developed years ago to the fresh forms imagined during quiet moments, the journey of creation has been one of … Read the rest
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Creativity, Collaboration, & Crafting a Better Year
The Art of Planning: Embracing Goals and Changes As the year winds down, planning for the next is already underway. Creating a schedule that works has always been a challenge, but there’s something exciting about setting new goals. Expensive planners … 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
