If you have been quietly reading along so far, feel free to jump in anytime. We would truly love to get to know you and hear your thoughts. You can start simple and just say hi in the comments below. That is always the easiest first step. Take your time to scroll, read, and get a feel for everything. It can feel a bit overwhelming at first when many people already know each other, but do not be shy. We have all been there.🫶 It only takes a small moment of courage, and suddenly you are part of the conversation. So happy to have you here ✨

If y'all agree, I'd like to propose a challenge for March. In my baby potter days (and still!) I was participating in Tim See's beginner's throwing class Facebook page. One of the assignments he posted was to pick a historical pot, research how it was made, and recreate it. It was a fun and informative project, and I learned a lot. I chose to recreate a historical face jug at the time, and learned a lot about early pottery in the United States, colonial slavery, and ways that people expressed themselves when their open voicing of opinions were suppressed. I'm curious what projects others would select, how they go about recreating the historical piece, and what they learn in the journey. To participate: -Pick a historical piece -Research how it was created -Recreate the pot -Document your process -Post images of the historical piece and your piece -Share what you learned or why you chose that particular piece Let's make history fun, and help each other learn about things we might otherwise not explore.