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!
I will be taking on the challenges from the amazing British show, The Great Pottery Throw Down. If you have never heard of this show, it is similar to the format of the beloved show The Great British Bake Off. For those of us not living in the UK, we would not be eligible to … Continue reading My Great Pottery Slow Down- New Episodes Out!
On Monday morning February 27th, I was on the Good Day Sacramento TV show! What an exciting opportunity this was for me. Tina Machua has a segment every month where her crew goes to White Blossom Ranch hosted by Lisa Norris. Lisa puts together a team of local business typically artist and bakers. I was … Continue reading Good Day Sacramento LIVE TV Interview!
I'm very excited to give a sneak peek at a project that I have been working on. I will be taking on the challenges from the amazing British show, The Great Pottery Throw Down. My first Episode will premiere on March 1st, 2023. If you have never heard of this show, it is similar to … Continue reading My Great Pottery Slow Down- Trailer E1- Coming Soon!
For being a part of the Hard Shell Slimy Snail Club, I will be mailing you a 'Snailed it' magnet! As long as you are a member in 2023 for one full billing cycle, a magnet will be mailed to you. That goes for new members that sign up during the year and existing members … Continue reading 2023 Patreon Members get a ‘Snailed It’ Magnet!
In this video I show the whole process of making a ceramic slab built mug out of clay. https://youtu.be/A-bvxQd_IaY -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://hard-shell-slimy-snail-productions.square.site -And if you happen to have $2 to spare … Continue reading How to make a Ceramic Slab Built Mug
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!
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