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Last weekend, I had the chance to participate in the first annual Mooresville Fine Arts Festival , and it ended up being one of the most thoughtfully organized events I’ve attended as a ceramic artist. As someone who primarily works in South Charlotte, I’m always grateful for opportunities to meet new communities, and this festival brought together a warm, engaged crowd who genuinely appreciated handmade work. A Juried Event That Felt Meaningful One of the things that immedia

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, I had the joy of taking part in Artisan Day at Traditions in Charlotte . It was one of those special days that reminded me why I love being part of a creative community. From the moment I arrived, I could feel a sense of warmth and hospitality. Traditions of Charlotte, NC  is a stunning interior design store in the Park Road Shopping Center. Founded by Sharon Garfield more than thirty years ago, it has become a beloved part of the Charlotte desi

An Unexpected Call I was halfway through dinner last night when my phone rang. A man from a local manufacturing company had found my website on Google Maps and was on a bit of a mission. His company has worked with a vendor in Hong Kong for thirty-eight years, and he wanted to find a nice thank-you gift that actually meant something. He told me he had his eye on the ruffled ceramic centerpiece bowl  in blue green tones from my site and wanted to know if it was available. The

As a ceramic artist deeply passionate about crafting handmade pottery, there’s nothing more rewarding than sending my work to homes...

I’m thrilled to share that I was recently invited to participate in Anthropologie’s Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market! This special event took place on May 2nd and was an incredible opportunity to showcase my handmade ceramics in such a beautiful and inspiring space. A few weeks ago, a representative from Anthropologie reached out to invite me to join their Mother’s Day pop-up event. I was both shocked and honored to receive such an invitation. Anthropologie operates over 200 stores

How I Got Involved with the Heart Ball Last year, I had the opportunity to donate one of my handmade ceramic pieces to the Greater Charlotte Heart Ball  an annual fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association. This sculptural vase was one of the many great items donated to be part of the event's auction, which ended up raising $700 for their cause. The American Heart Association  works to advance research on heart disease and stroke, promote healthier lifestyles, and

I’m always excited when I get an order to ship my pottery, but the last thing I want is for my customers to receive their order in a...

A Wonderful Afternoon: Recapping Our Sip and Shop Event. Steps I took to plan and execute a great sip and shop event.