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FINALLY… it’s been a longer road than initially anticipated.  What began as an assortment of ideas slowly transformed into this finished collection, which feels a bit surreal. At the final stage of the journey, I’m grateful for everything the process taught me along the way. The process of making a collection is distinctly different from making one-off pieces for the sake of making pottery, and this experience gave me a whole new appreciation for artists who work in productio

UPDATE: MUG FINAL PRESENTATION WILL OCCUR WHEN ARIST HAS COMPLETED ALL WORK READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Stretching as an Artist One of the core goals of participating in Mug of the Month is to stretch ourselves as artists, and for me, that goal has become even more meaningful than finishing the mugs themselves. I’d been in a bit of an artistic rut lately with no clear direction in my studio practice and no concrete goals to work toward. Inspiration for inspiration’s sake just wa

UPDATE: MUG DESIGNS AND FINAL PRESENTATION WILL OCCUR WHEN READY FOR PUBLICATION PennOhio Clay Guild’s October Mug of the Month: Jennifer Bean-- Finding Connection Through Clay This month will feature artist Jennifer Bean , cofounder and current co-chair of the PennOhio Clay Guild . Jen’s journey with clay spans three decades, and is a path shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep love for learning. Her adventure has spanned through studios and classrooms across the c