05/06/2025
I have been working with clay for over 25 years. The majority of those years I worked sporadically (making chunky, ugly stuff😆) while working full time and raising a family. Empty nest allowed more time for building skill. I started attending Texas Clay Festival (aka Clayfest) years ago and it has always been an amazing experience. 80+ amazing potters in one location, Gruene Tx (near New Braunfels) for one weekend selling their art and teaching other potters through demonstrations. As a pottery nerd, it has long been a dream of mine to be in the festival. It is a competitive juried show though and I knew I needed something different from my usual work to stand out and be accepted. So....I said a prayer that God would lend me his creativity and give me an idea that would be unique. Then I went for a walk and an idea popped in my head. It took quite a bit of fiddling and failures but I finally refined it enough that I was happy with the result. I submitted the required photos and waited impatiently to hear back from the jury. And.... BTP was accepted!!!! I know it might not seem like a big deal...but for this potter, it's a blessing and I am beyond excited! So, if you want something fun to do in a cool town....come to Gruene, Texas October 25-26 for Clayfest!
