Through a random coarse of events, I ended up being introduced to an incredible Birmingham artist a couple of weeks ago. I had noticed Cahaba Clayworks on a recent drive through Leeds, and then I was able to meet Tena Payne of Earthborn Pottery who owns part of the Cahaba Clayworks studio. It is a massive building out in Leeds, Al where several potters have studio space.I fell in love with Tena's work after seeing her website and then getting to see some of her work in person. It is so, well, earthy... I love the heavy feel of it and the rough edges... Tena was very generous and gave me a small plate that I have been using as my utensil holder on my stovetop. It's a welcome addition to my kitchen. If you have a chance, check out the earthborn pottery website or better yet check out the studio. They offer pottery classes periodically - I think a new one is starting this week. I always love finding local artists whose work I admire.
I took a pottery class out at Cahaba Clayworks with Larry Allen. He's amazing; me, not so much. But my husband enjoys throwing and I'm glad for that. The piece you have pictured above is lovely!
i am an artist but have been on hiatus from making art for the last several years. i'm also a mom to three incredible little ones. recently, my passion to create has been renewed, so i am in the beginning stages of figuring out how to be a good mom and an artist as well. my hope is to be more intentional about providing a creative childhood for my little ones and to find space in my life to enjoy this renewed desire to express myself creatively. here's to the journey!
Through a random coarse of events, I ended up being introduced to an incredible Birmingham artist a couple of weeks ago. I had noticed Cahaba Clayworks on a recent drive through Leeds, and then I was able to meet Tena Payne of Earthborn Pottery who owns part of the Cahaba Clayworks studio. It is a massive building out in Leeds, Al where several potters have studio space. I fell in love with Tena's work after seeing her website and then getting to see some of her work in person. It is so, well, earthy... I love the heavy feel of it and the rough edges... Tena was very generous and gave me a small plate that I have been using as my utensil holder on my stovetop. It's a welcome addition to my kitchen. If you have a chance, check out the earthborn pottery website or better yet check out the studio. They offer pottery classes periodically - I think a new one is starting this week. I always love finding local artists whose work I admire.
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I took a pottery class out at Cahaba Clayworks with Larry Allen. He's amazing; me, not so much. But my husband enjoys throwing and I'm glad for that. The piece you have pictured above is lovely!
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