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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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Embrace the Magic of Seasons Changing with Elemental Claycation Elevated
There's only one way to feel the magic of a Elemental Claycation-by being here. Spaces are intentionally small (just 6 guests per retreat), and they fill quickly.
Marea Olafson
Oct 23, 2025
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
Oct 8, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 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
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, 2025
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
Unearthing The Power Of Pottery: A Recap Of A Transformative Week
The past week has been a whirlwind of incredible moments and experiences. Last week in my blog post I talked about the upcoming...
Marea Olafson
Feb 14, 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
Discovering Unconventional Destinations: Escaping to a Unique Space
A unique space to escape
Marea Olafson
Jan 2, 2024
Unlocking Your Inner Creativity...
Unlocking your inner creativity rather than judging before starting to create!
Marea Olafson
Dec 29, 2023
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
Escape to Serenity: Why a pottery retreat should be your next adventure!
Elemental Claycation is happening! This past weekend four ladies that needed an escape from their regular lives arrived Friday night to...
Marea Olafson
Dec 13, 2023
The Importance of Embracing the Unknown: Learning What You Don't Know
It has been a crazy ride, but I can now come on my blog and share the past month and all the upcoming things. In the fall of 2022, I was...
Marea Olafson
Oct 19, 2023
The Art of Pottery: From Passion to Experience
When you start something new it is fun to look back on the journey. I love history and stories that explains how things came to be. ...
Marea Olafson
Aug 31, 2023
Who would of thought?
Last week to this week and the attic floor had a makeover! After four hardworking days dad and I transformed the 104 year old fir floor...
Marea Olafson
Jul 4, 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
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