Hurricane Helene’s Horrific Hellscape

I'm trying to do what I can to help our state, using my Ford Transit Connect and taking supplies to Charlotte to be flown into inaccessible areas where the roads are gone. There's a great need for chainsaws. If you have one to donate, bring it by the studio, and I'll take it to Ashe County.

Ikigai, Creating a Life with Authentic Flow

Ikigai, Creating a Life with Authentic Flow

Watching the sun sparkle on the river and listening to bird songs over the gentle sound of the river flowing by is mesmerizing. Transitioning to a new place and reconnecting with old friends takes time. I've been here a week; there's so much to share. I love it here in my Riverview Treehouse.

How to Celebrate National Clay Week and Father’s Day

How to Celebrate National Clay Week and Father’s Day

It's always such a great feeling when you give the right gift. If you think a pottery class with Dad would be a great outing, I've got two spots open this weekend. You can keep the celebration going for years with plates you've made together on Father's Day. Classes are for two, three, or four people.

Fine Craft & Craft Breweries: How the two connect the physical expression of the visionary mind.

Fine Craft & Craft Breweries: How the two connect the physical expression of the visionary mind.

Why is a potter talking about beer? These breweries are hitting such delicate and subtle balances of flavors that soon we'll be using the word fine to describe beer, the way we use it to reference fine art, fine wine, and fine craft. Beer is now an art form.