My name is Athena Mariah LaRue and I make slow art! This website is my hub for people to stay in touch with what I'm making. Be sure to check out my online store to see what goodies I have for sale. Or keep up to date with my YouTube videos to see my learning … Continue reading Welcome to Hard Shell Slimy Snail!
Perla Perez did an interview with me at my booth for DOMO First Friday's Event. I was able to highlight my appreciation for the City of Modesto for being so supportive to local artist. Perla is a local Realtor that makes videos highlighting the cities she sells property at. https://youtu.be/c4nunSYEZuE https://youtube.com/shorts/2Ci2husZkyg?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/Hczg4p32PiA?feature=share Perla Perez YouTube: … Continue reading Check out my Interview at DOMO First Friday’s Event!
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! CONGRATULATIONS CHANTHON!! You can now enjoy your morning cup of Joe with a little snail humor! ***************************************************************************** https://youtube.com/shorts/Hczg4p32PiA?feature=share Giveaway Announcement Enter To Win a Handmade Ceramic Snail Mug! One winner will receive a handmade snail mug made by Athena Mariah LaRue. Submit your entry by 3pm this Friday 8/5/22. *Other ways to enter: … Continue reading Snail Mug Giveaway!
Better late than never! Here is the video I made while I was preparing to do my first Pop-Up Shop events. Now that things are starting to open up, I have been selling my ceramics in person at events. This video shows how I got ready to do my first couple Pop-Up Shop events. I … Continue reading Video: Getting Ready For My First Pop-Up Shop Events!
This event has been postponed. I will update everyone when it gets rescheduled.
Friday June 3rd, 2022 & Saturday June 4th, 2022. If your in the Modesto, CA please stop by and visit my booth at either of these Pop-Up Shop events... Starting my dream career as a ceramic artist comes with many challenges. Finding ways to sell my artwork is at the top of the list! As … Continue reading Back to Back Pop-Up Shop Events!
Mark your calendars! Coming Soon! Pop Up Shop Saturday April 30th, 2022 Pop Up Shop of Women Owned Small Businesses Saturday April 30th, 11am - 2pm. 2634 Stoneridge Dr. Modesto, CA 95355. This will be my very first time selling my ceramics to the public in person! I have been working really hard to get … Continue reading My First Pop Up Shop Selling My Ceramics!
In this video I show the whole process of making a ceramic flower mug with a potters wheel. https://youtu.be/get2dPp4EiA -Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/hardshellslimysnail -Also, be sure to check out my online store to see what goodies I have for sell: https://www.hardshellslimysnail.com -And if you happen to have $2 to spare … Continue reading How to make a Ceramic Flower Mug
This video shows the full process of making a ceramic charcuterie leaf plate. Easy tutorial for beginners to learn how to make a clay slab project. https://youtu.be/oiSOrFwEyic -Please make sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/hardshellslimysnail -Also, check out my website to see what goodies I have for sell: Online Shop -If you happen to have $2 to … Continue reading How to make a Charcuterie Leaf Plate
This video shows the whole process of how to recycle and reclaim clay for ceramics. If your trying to reclaim a solid block of dried clay or turn liquid slip clay back into workable clay, this video will show the whole process. There are many ways to do this process. This is just the way … Continue reading How to Recycle & Reclaim Clay
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