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Studio Stories
A Pottery Blog
Loving pottery has been a passion since I was a child. My Amma (Icelandic for grandma), my mom and myself would gift each other pottery and head out shopping for the perfect piece together. If only we found a little highway store that we could build on our collections. In 2003, after binge visiting pottery studios that summer, I turned my love of collecting into making. My Amma only got to see my very first completed small bowl, but I shared her passion of making from the moment I got on a wheel. Studio stories is my way of sharing the making of the pottery, a glimpse into my weekly successes and sometimes some frustrations. It is one thing to use pottery from an artist, but another thing to connect weekly with the process of making.
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A Forced Rest; Not what I wanted but what I am leaning into
Building a dream: Saskatchewan potter creates dedicated School House Studio for Elemental Claycation retreats. First pottery weekend October 17, 2025!
Marea Olafson
6 days ago
Finding the Perfect Limited Edition Mug
There’s something magical about sipping your morning brew from a mug that feels like it was made just for you. Not the mass-produced,...
Marea Olafson
Sep 15
The Allure of Handmade Pottery Gifts
If you’re celebrating a 9-year anniversary, you might be wondering what the traditional gift is. Well, pottery is actually the classic choice! It symbolizes the strength and beauty that comes with time and care - much like a marriage or a long friendship.
Marea Olafson
Sep 8
Why You Should Attend a Pottery Retreat in Canada
Imagine a place where the hum of daily life fades away, replaced by the gentle spin of a potter’s wheel and the earthy scent of fresh...
Marea Olafson
Sep 4
Forgotten Treasures: Common Items Left Behind at the Pottery Store
Heartwarming stories from Freba Pottery about reconnecting lost items with their owners, including a wallet rescue and Cheeto Bear's pottery adventure. Discover how a highway pottery shop creates community connections through kindness and creativity.
Marea Olafson
Aug 21
Mark Your Calendar: The Claycation That Changes Everything
The New School House
The electrical is officially ready, and I am too! The new School House will soon be home to Claycations—bigger, brighter, and more inspiring than ever before. This building is more than just four walls; it’s a space designed for creativity, connection, and those moments where time seems to slow down.
Marea Olafson
Aug 13
Watering Concrete, Filling Shelves & Pouring Heart Into It All
The Schoolhouse project at Freba Pottery is in full swing—plumbing is in, concrete is poured, and the dream is coming to life. Explore new merch, Claycation openings, and behind-the-scenes updates in this fun summer blog!
Marea Olafson
Aug 7
From Clay to Copper Pipes for the Old School House!
Claycation Magic & Stage 2 of the Schoolhouse Project Something magical happens when you mix clay, creativity, and connection under wide...
Marea Olafson
Jul 31
From Pottery Wheels to Radio Waves: A Journey Rooted in Community, Creativity, and Growth🌾
In this heartfelt reflection, Marea Olafson shares her journey from rural Saskatchewan potter to WESK Rural Ambassador. Read about her latest feature in Discover Humboldt, the growth of her business, and how storytelling, creativity, and connection continue to shape her path.
Marea Olafson
Jul 10
It Was More Than Clay-It Was Connection
Guests gathered around a pottery table at Freba Pottery’s Claycation retreat, smiling and working with clay, surrounded by natural light and prairie-inspired decor.”
Marea Olafson
Jun 11
🌾 “Been There, Bought the T-Shirt”: A Prairie-Made Collab You’ll Want to Wear
Freba Pottery Merch is here!!!! At Freba Pottery, we’ve always been about more than just mugs—we’re about moments. Moments where...
Marea Olafson
May 29
The Viral Impact of the Highway Pottery Store: A Year Later
📍May 7–9, 2024: The Plot Twist I Didn’t See Coming If I had to pick a TSN Turning Point for Freba Pottery, this would be it . Sure,...
Marea Olafson
May 9
The Joy of Hostessing: How Elemental Claycation Connects People Through Creativity
Lately, I’ve found myself in a season of reflection—the kind where you pause just long enough to look back on the journey and dream about...
Marea Olafson
Mar 14
How a One-Room Schoolhouse Inspired My Stand-Alone Pottery Studio
Some inspirations stay with you for a lifetime. For me, it’s the one-room schoolhouse that has stood quietly along Highway 16, halfway...
Marea Olafson
Feb 6
2024: A Breakthrough Year for the Pottery Studio - What's in Store for 2025?
A Breakthrough Year for the Pottery Studio - What's in Store for 2025?
Marea Olafson
Jan 15
A Year of Growth, Resilience, and New Beginnings
As I step into 2025, I’m embracing those lessons. Claycation has grown into something truly special.
Marea Olafson
Jan 2
Introducing the Freba Pottery Mural Mug Collection!
We’re beyond excited to announce that the Freba Pottery Mural Mug Collection is dropping on September 25th from 7pm until midnight ! 🕒☕...
Marea Olafson
Sep 5, 2024
Pottery Highway store exposure has been what I have been dreaming of!
Eleven years ago, I had a vision and a dream that I could make a living of operating a highway store on our acreage on the honour system.
Marea Olafson
Jul 5, 2024
"Creating a Lasting Impression: How to Leave Your Mark at the Pottery Highway Store"
Pottery Store on highway 16 a way to connect through creativity!
Marea Olafson
May 9, 2024
Sleepover Stories: Nostalgic Memories and Hilarious Moments
In 2003, after touring around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on the way home, I stopped at my Great Auntie Margaret for an...
Marea Olafson
Mar 4, 2024
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