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I'm Laurie Erdman, a lawyer turned potter turned health coach. I love mud, food and words. At Spirit of Clay I get to mix these loves, as I explore what clay means to me. Here I share new pots. I share other people's pots that move me. I discuss the connection between nature and pottery. I explore the spiritual lessons I have learned while working with clay. Grab a cup of tea and stay awhile.Other Places to Find Laurie & her Claytastic pottery
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Tag Archives: Lorna Meaden
A Muddy Week
This year it has been a struggle to get into the studio. Or to get muddy at all. That is starting to change. I spent the entire weekend in the studio watching master potter Lorna Meaden make her exquisite pots. … Continue reading
Posted in Making Pots
Tagged Element of surprise, Gulf Coast Clay Confernce, Lorna Meaden, Pottery Workshops
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First Signs of Spring 2011
I was all ready. Lorna Meaden was coming to town and I was getting to spend the whole weekend watching her make her amazing pots. But then the call came on Friday. She was sick. She wasn’t coming. Oh darn. … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Inspiration
Tagged art, flowers, inspiration, Lorna Meaden, nature, spring
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Lorna Meaden Workshop in Alexandria, Virginia
There are a few ceramic artists whose work really captures my attention. They are artists who have a fresh take on functional forms, and not just your standard bowl and mug. I love it when artists take on daily functional … Continue reading
“Show them you’re thinking”
There were so many great quotes from the NCECA pre-conference “Making through Living and Living through Making” that it was hard to focus on the demos. Most of the best quotes came from Ron Meyers. The best one, in my … Continue reading





