Creek Road Pottery LLC
@creekroadpottery.bsky.social
I create authentic handmade pottery here in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Handmade pottery that matters for people who care.
Handmade pottery that matters for people who care.
Today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll discuss how to tell your story with your work and reconnect.
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S4E15: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Telling Your Story. | The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the w...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Today, we’re bringing together the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way —applying them directly to the life of an artist, a maker, and a business owner. We’ll discuss how to tell your story with your work and reconnect.
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e15-the-...
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e15-the-...
A few little raku pots I fired out.
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A few little raku pots I fired out.
In this episode of The Pin Tool Podcast, we talk about what it means to sell local—starting small, starting close, and starting with just one customer, one connection, one sale.
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S4E14: Selling Local – Start With One | The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business
S4E14: Selling Local – Start With OneIn this episode of The Pin Tool Podcast, we talk about what it means to sell local—starting small, starting close, and starting with just one customer, one connect...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
In this episode of The Pin Tool Podcast, we talk about what it means to sell local—starting small, starting close, and starting with just one customer, one connection, one sale.
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e14-sell...
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e14-sell...
Still working nights at the kiln. Still didn't get my first break yet! My boss is a real jerk! 😆
October 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Still working nights at the kiln. Still didn't get my first break yet! My boss is a real jerk! 😆
A few mugs that came from the kiln for this weekend at #countrytrailsbrewingco for the #artiststour stop #27! I plan to have the tredle wheel there making pots!
#CreekRoadPottery #pottery #susquehannacounty #susquehanna #handmade #brewery #beer #ceramics
#CreekRoadPottery #pottery #susquehannacounty #susquehanna #handmade #brewery #beer #ceramics
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A few mugs that came from the kiln for this weekend at #countrytrailsbrewingco for the #artiststour stop #27! I plan to have the tredle wheel there making pots!
#CreekRoadPottery #pottery #susquehannacounty #susquehanna #handmade #brewery #beer #ceramics
#CreekRoadPottery #pottery #susquehannacounty #susquehanna #handmade #brewery #beer #ceramics
If we can choose to attend the Two Minutes Hate each day, we also have the choice to skip that meeting with the rage machine and create something with our hands instead, creating change by making work that matters for those few people who care.
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The Rage Machine
The machines that never stop.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
If we can choose to attend the Two Minutes Hate each day, we also have the choice to skip that meeting with the rage machine and create something with our hands instead, creating change by making work that matters for those few people who care.
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-rage-m...
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/the-rage-m...
I was able to load in data taken from past wood firings and load them into Claude and ChatGPT. I asked them to look over the data and help me to code an app for wood firings. You can play with it here to see. I'm testing things out some.
creekroadpottery.com/woodfirepro/
creekroadpottery.com/woodfirepro/
September 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I was able to load in data taken from past wood firings and load them into Claude and ChatGPT. I asked them to look over the data and help me to code an app for wood firings. You can play with it here to see. I'm testing things out some.
creekroadpottery.com/woodfirepro/
creekroadpottery.com/woodfirepro/
I was able to add Production Planning to the Pottery Cost Analysis app I am making up for free for potters. It will add up the cost on time for each process: Find the app link in the menu at: www.creekroadpottery.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I was able to add Production Planning to the Pottery Cost Analysis app I am making up for free for potters. It will add up the cost on time for each process: Find the app link in the menu at: www.creekroadpottery.com
I was able to load over 500 forms and their clay weights as presets so a maker get get an idea of what cost per piece might be to make the form. Try the Pottery Cost Analysis app here:
pottery-cost-analysis-app-e2dnvzfnfaqsu9hjnfvujd.streamlit.app
pottery-cost-analysis-app-e2dnvzfnfaqsu9hjnfvujd.streamlit.app
September 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I was able to load over 500 forms and their clay weights as presets so a maker get get an idea of what cost per piece might be to make the form. Try the Pottery Cost Analysis app here:
pottery-cost-analysis-app-e2dnvzfnfaqsu9hjnfvujd.streamlit.app
pottery-cost-analysis-app-e2dnvzfnfaqsu9hjnfvujd.streamlit.app
"What would you like to accomplish before death or some circumstance in life “disappears” you from existence?"
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Before Disappearing
A note to myself and one reader.
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September 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"What would you like to accomplish before death or some circumstance in life “disappears” you from existence?"
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Added "wood" as an energy option to the Pottery Cost Analysis App and also a shrink rate calculator for clay and lid remakes. It's crappy having a bad cold on vacation but feeling better! 🤗 the app is at my website at wwwcreekroadpottery.com . I hope it helps one person.
September 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Added "wood" as an energy option to the Pottery Cost Analysis App and also a shrink rate calculator for clay and lid remakes. It's crappy having a bad cold on vacation but feeling better! 🤗 the app is at my website at wwwcreekroadpottery.com . I hope it helps one person.
"We live in fair and foul days, and perhaps the word “but” that slight hesitation, that false comfort, could be the very thing that undoes us. I am more than fine being wrong if being right means I end up becoming what I dislike."
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A False Sense of Security
While neighbors watch.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"We live in fair and foul days, and perhaps the word “but” that slight hesitation, that false comfort, could be the very thing that undoes us. I am more than fine being wrong if being right means I end up becoming what I dislike."
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/a-false-se...
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/a-false-se...
I put together a free Pottery Cost Analysis App to help potters see what their work really costs. You can plug in clay, glaze, energy, and labor, then see per-piece costs and prices. Try it here in the menu at creekroadpottery.com!
#creekroadpottery #pottery #ceramics #costanalysis #handmade
#creekroadpottery #pottery #ceramics #costanalysis #handmade
September 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I put together a free Pottery Cost Analysis App to help potters see what their work really costs. You can plug in clay, glaze, energy, and labor, then see per-piece costs and prices. Try it here in the menu at creekroadpottery.com!
#creekroadpottery #pottery #ceramics #costanalysis #handmade
#creekroadpottery #pottery #ceramics #costanalysis #handmade
My 70 potsin 4 day load. wojld not recommend going so fast. i had to cram for the test as I was out of pots. 😆
July 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My 70 potsin 4 day load. wojld not recommend going so fast. i had to cram for the test as I was out of pots. 😆
Posted my firing process for the updraft kilns. I hope 1 person fi ds it helpful!
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Gas Firing Tips for Updraft Kilns – Creek Road Pottery LLC
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July 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Posted my firing process for the updraft kilns. I hope 1 person fi ds it helpful!
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Thanks very much to everyone back home for Hometown days by the Susquehanna Community Development Association. Those who stopped by to see the Creek Road Pottery LLC pots, chat, tell stories and made purchases of authentic handmade homemade totally made my day! Some of you I have not seen in years!
July 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Thanks very much to everyone back home for Hometown days by the Susquehanna Community Development Association. Those who stopped by to see the Creek Road Pottery LLC pots, chat, tell stories and made purchases of authentic handmade homemade totally made my day! Some of you I have not seen in years!
Earth Tones
A conversation with Christine Lathrop and Alford Wayman
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June 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🔥 Kiln Building Help Needed! 🔥
Creek Road Pottery LLC | Laceyville, PA
Creek Road Pottery LLC | Laceyville, PA
May 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
🔥 Kiln Building Help Needed! 🔥
Creek Road Pottery LLC | Laceyville, PA
Creek Road Pottery LLC | Laceyville, PA
Worked on the wood kiln today and was able to get a lot of work done. Went to see Mom yesterday to take her a card and some lilacs off our bush. She was alert enough to sing along when I played the old-time gospel hymns she loves on her guitar. Hope you all had a happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Worked on the wood kiln today and was able to get a lot of work done. Went to see Mom yesterday to take her a card and some lilacs off our bush. She was alert enough to sing along when I played the old-time gospel hymns she loves on her guitar. Hope you all had a happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we’re combining the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way and applying it directly to the lives of artists, makers, and business owners. We’ll talk with my A.I. bot, Project Planner Amelia, about taking Inventory.
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e9-the-1...
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e9-the-1...
S4E9: The 12 Step Artist's Way Workshop - Taking Inventory | The Pin Tool Podcast | Pottery | Ceramics | Small Business
Welcome back to The Pin Tool Podcast, where we dive deep into the craft, philosophy, and business of making pottery that matters. I’m your host, Alford Wayman, and today, we’re bringing together the w...
creekroadpottery.podbean.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Today, we’re combining the wisdom of the 12 Steps and The Artist’s Way and applying it directly to the lives of artists, makers, and business owners. We’ll talk with my A.I. bot, Project Planner Amelia, about taking Inventory.
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e9-the-1...
creekroadpottery.podbean.com/e/s4e9-the-1...
What if real hope is just the permission to begin anyway, not because it will guarantee anything, but because you decided to live from your own creative strength rather than the silence of giving up?
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thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/hope
Hope
Permission to begin.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
What if real hope is just the permission to begin anyway, not because it will guarantee anything, but because you decided to live from your own creative strength rather than the silence of giving up?
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/hope
thepotterydailies.substack.com/p/hope
I had to make work and attend a few shows, so I got behind on the socials! What have you all been working on?
May 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I had to make work and attend a few shows, so I got behind on the socials! What have you all been working on?
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support during the recent Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour. It was an honor to showcase my pottery alongside such talented artists, and I'm thrilled that you chose to take home some of my pieces.
#WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery
#WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery
May 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support during the recent Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour. It was an honor to showcase my pottery alongside such talented artists, and I'm thrilled that you chose to take home some of my pieces.
#WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery
#WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery
WyCAAT 2025, here I come! I'll be showcasing my pottery at The Oldest House in Laceyville, May 2-4. Join the art tour and explore the creative side of Wyoming County! #WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery #Laceyville #pottery
May 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
WyCAAT 2025, here I come! I'll be showcasing my pottery at The Oldest House in Laceyville, May 2-4. Join the art tour and explore the creative side of Wyoming County! #WyCAAT2025 #CreekRoadPottery #Laceyville #pottery