Have you ever wondered how people lit up their homes in ancient times? Follow along with me as I make an ancient Terracotta Oil Lamp from the Herodian time frame. See the types of lamps that Jesus and his disciples would have used when he walked the earth. This step by step video gives you … Continue reading How to Make: Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamp
Spring Fever is here! I am looking forward to all the exciting things that Spring brings. Especially my newest Online Shop Update! Spring also brings new Craft Fairs and Art Exhibitions. This winter I have been working really hard in the studio. I have been teaching pottery classes and making lots of new art. If … Continue reading Spring Shop Update
Sweater Weather is just around the corner (Hopefully)! I definitely had Fall in mind with a new line of Ceramic Pendant Necklaces and Grape Leaf Plates. Lots of new goodies have been added to my online shop. I wanted my Online friends to have first access before I kick off my Fall Art Fair tour. … Continue reading Fall Shop Update
I am beyond excited to finally have my own Arts & Crafts Room! Although, the Dreambox would be an amazing feature in my new room, my budget could not fit it in. So I had to get DIY creative with my new room. Now that I am finished, I am so pleased with how everything … Continue reading Better than a DreamBox – Cheap DIY Alternative Craft Room Storage
To be an artist in this competitive world it is a good idea of having multiple streams of income, or by diversifying your streams of income. In this video I will share what I have found to be successful for me to make money as an artist. Thank you for joining me on my journey! … Continue reading How to be a Successful Artist, 7 Ways to Make Money
One winner will receive a handmade Mushroom Coaster made by Athena Mariah LaRue. How to Enter: Patreon (Club Members will automatically be entered for every contest up to 20 entries!) Instagram In person at the Pine Grove Makers Market, 14074 Irish Town Rd. Pine Grove, CA Submit your entry by 3pm this Friday 12/15/23. Winner … Continue reading Mushroom Tile GIVEAWAY!
If you haven't already heard about the Art Scam that I got caught up in, be sure to read my last blog post. Since I bought the canvases and the paint, I went ahead and finished the paintings. Since my scammer "Emily Hernandez" is not going to pay for the paintings, I went ahead and … Continue reading Final Update on Art Scam
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!
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!
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