All Posts

We just returned from three days at NCECA 2026 in Detroit, and our heads are still spinning—in the best possible way. There’s something electric about being surrounded by thousands of people who all understand the quiet thrill of centering clay. From the first moment walking into the conference hall, it felt like stepping into a living, breathing studio on a massive scale. Conversations flowed easily—kiln disasters, glaze wins, favorite trimming tools—no explanation required.

Recently, at the North Carolina Potters Conference in Seagrove, a group of participants visited a lunch table. Everyone was talking about...

I was able to participate in the NC Potters Conference in Seagrove, NC, for the very first time. The attendance is limited to only 150...

Coming up soon is the 2025 NCECA Conference. This year it is being held in Salt Lake City, the first time it's been on the West Coast...

Even though I started my journey in pottery as a hand builder, when I first sat down at a pottery wheel, I was convinced I’d found my...

When I first got into pottery, I was eager to dive in with just my hands and a block of clay. And while there’s a certain freedom to...

Five years ago, I signed up for a basic pottery class on a whim with a friend. Living so close to Seagrove, NC for so many years and only...