07/27/2026
About last night… ❤️
My heart is so full.
What started as an idea to bring clay people together for a night of storytelling became something even more meaningful than I had imagined. We gathered at our beautiful beach, shared a meal, listened to stories, laughed together, asked thoughtful questions, and made connections that I know will last well beyond one evening.
There is something incredibly special about the clay community. It has always been about so much more than making pots. It’s about generosity, mentorship, shared experiences, and the people who are willing to pass their stories on to the next generation. Last night reinforced why I love this community so deeply.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing your wisdom, your honesty, and decades of experience. Those stories will stay with us for a very long time. ❤️
Thank you to all the clay enthusiasts who came, listened, participated, and supported this evening - you helped make it magical. ❤️✨
Thank you to Northern Indiana Clay Alliance for believing in this vision and helping make it possible. Partnerships like this help strengthen and grow our creative community here in Northern Indiana. 🙌❤️
*if you missed it, we’ll post the full video soon :)
What excites me most is knowing that our clay community is far from fading - it’s growing. It’s vibrant. It’s welcoming. It’s filled with potters of every age who are eager to learn from one another and build something together. That’s exciting, and so valuable for us all. ❤️✨
Together with John Britt ‘s amazing three day workshop - Beale Pottery Summer Camp is off to an amazing start! ✨
Cheers to a week of muddy hands, new friendships, shared knowledge, and making memories we’ll be talking about for years to come. ❤️
Clay nerds unite! 😅❤️❤️
Delores Fortuna Dick Lehman Justin Rothshank Meredith AE McGriff Heidi Fahrenbacher • Ceramics • Screen Printing