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A behind-the-scenes look at life as a pottery on the Saskatchewan prairie. Here you will find stories from the studio, updates from the highway store, Claycation reflections, workshop experiences, ECONOMUSEE news, and the journey of building a creative life from clay. Whether you are a collector, a workshop participant, a claycation guest, or simply curious about the process, welcome!
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Potter ÉCONOMUSÉE Designation
On June 19, 2026, Freba Pottery officially became an ÉCONOMUSÉE artisan site. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony I had the opportunity to reflect on the journey that brought me here. The following are the remarks I shared with those gathered that day. Good afternoon everyone, Thank you so much for being here today. I want to begin by saying how grateful I am to see so many people gathered here at Freba Pottery for this ÉCONOMUSÉE ribbon cutting. There are people here today fr

Marea Olafson
Jun 22


Working in the pottery studio hits different today!
Getting back to throwing on the pottery wheel after a car accident that I have been recovering from after 102 days.

Marea Olafson
Dec 22, 2025


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, 2025


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


Exploring the Unforgettable Stories of the Highway Store: A Look Into Its Impact on me as an artist!
When you enter the highway store there are little notes from people who have been to the store and left their mark. It started out with...

Marea Olafson
Feb 20, 2024


Saskatchewan Pottery Scene: Local Studios Featured on Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown
Watch CBC's Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown & try pottery yourself! Saskatchewan pottery classes, workshops & ceramic experiences at Elemental Claycation.

Marea Olafson
Feb 7, 2024


Unleashing Creativity: Crafting Functional Pieces
Unleashing Creativity

Marea Olafson
Jan 31, 2024


Adding the Finishing Flourish: The Importance of Small Details in Design for an Experience.
I hosted my second Elemental Claycation this past weekend and my soul is soooo full. It was a "meet your new best friends" claycation as...

Marea Olafson
Jan 23, 2024


And now I am making more pottery mugs...
Main more pottery mugs

Marea Olafson
Jan 16, 2024


Leaning into my creative soul...
I’m leaning into the CREATE pillar of my bushes

Marea Olafson
Jan 9, 2024


The Honour System Pottery Experiment: Uncovering the Good in People
Did you know I operate a retail store in th middle of Saskatchewan on the honour system just off of Highway 16?

Marea Olafson
Dec 19, 2023


Honour system expansion...
SO if you have been in my highway store along highway 16 you have experienced the honour system. I was inspired because of a trip on...

Marea Olafson
Nov 8, 2023


It may not be spring blooms...
but it is a gift to bring joy to your Mother! Mother's Day box from www.stressedoutmamas.ca It is a box that Faith from Stressed Out...

Marea Olafson
Apr 25, 2023


Embracing My Artistic Identity: A Journey as a Potter
Today, I am committing to my new identity that I have been dreaming about since we moved back to Wynyard in 2013. My identity since 1996...

Marea Olafson
Oct 21, 2021


Unboxing Happiness: The Thrill of Opening a Mystery Box
The feeling of Christmas morning of unwrapping a gift is magical. I love gifting to people and decided that having a mystery box allows...

Marea Olafson
Jan 24, 2021
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