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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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Exploring the Experience Economy Through Freba Pottery's Unique Business

Exploring the Experience Economy Through Freba Pottery's Unique Business

Exploring the Experience Economy Through Freba Pottery's Unique Business

I am honoured to live in a family house that has its own presence and allows me to provide experiences for people that they talk about. The honour store pottery store gives you a trust in humanity and when you use a piece of pottery that I made know that we are connected.

Nov 19, 2025

To launch the School House, I’m opening the doors with something special:

To launch the School House, I’m opening the doors with something special:

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.

Aug 13, 2025

"Freba Pottery Schoolhouse update with fresh concrete foundation, sunny prairie sky, and open fields ready for the next stage of Claycation"

"Freba Pottery Schoolhouse update with fresh concrete foundation, sunny prairie sky, and open fields ready for the next stage of Claycation"

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!

Aug 7, 2025

From Clay to Copper Pipes for the Old School House!

From Clay to Copper Pipes for the Old School House!

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...

Jul 31, 2025

It Was More Than Clay-It Was Connection

It Was More Than Clay-It Was Connection

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.”

Jun 11, 2025

The Viral Impact of the Highway Pottery Store: A Year Later

The Viral Impact of the Highway Pottery Store: A Year Later

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,...

May 9, 2025

Cover image of the Spring 2025 edition of Prairies North Magazine featuring an article about Freba Pottery and Elemental Claycation, highlighting Marea Olafson’s immersive pottery retreats and her role in Saskatchewan’s creative tourism community.

Cover image of the Spring 2025 edition of Prairies North Magazine featuring an article about Freba Pottery and Elemental Claycation, highlighting Marea Olafson’s immersive pottery retreats and her role in Saskatchewan’s creative tourism community.

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...

Mar 14, 2025

2024: A Breakthrough Year for the Pottery Studio - What's in Store for 2025?

2024: A Breakthrough Year for the Pottery Studio - What's in Store for 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?

Jan 15, 2025

A Year of Growth, Resilience, and New Beginnings

A Year of Growth, Resilience, and New Beginnings

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.

Jan 2, 2025

Introducing the Freba Pottery Mural Mug Collection!

Introducing the Freba Pottery Mural Mug Collection!

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 ! 🕒☕...

Sep 5, 2024

Pottery Highway store exposure has been what I have been dreaming of!

Pottery Highway store exposure has been what I have been dreaming of!

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.

Jul 5, 2024

"Creating a Lasting Impression: How to Leave Your Mark at the Pottery Highway Store"

"Creating a Lasting Impression: How to Leave Your Mark at the Pottery Highway Store"

"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!

May 9, 2024

Sleepover Stories: Nostalgic Memories and Hilarious Moments

Sleepover Stories: Nostalgic Memories and Hilarious Moments

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...

Mar 4, 2024

Exploring the Unforgettable Stories of the Highway Store: A Look Into Its Impact on me as an artist!

Exploring the Unforgettable Stories of the Highway Store: A Look Into Its Impact on me as an artist!

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...

Feb 20, 2024

Unearthing The Power Of Pottery: A Recap Of A Transformative Week

Unearthing The Power Of Pottery: A Recap Of A Transformative Week

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...

Feb 14, 2024

Adding the Finishing Flourish: The Importance of Small Details in Design for an Experience.

Adding the Finishing Flourish: The Importance of Small Details in Design for an Experience.

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...

Jan 23, 2024

Discovering Unconventional Destinations: Escaping to a Unique Space

Discovering Unconventional Destinations: Escaping to a Unique Space

Discovering Unconventional Destinations: Escaping to a Unique Space

A unique space to escape

Jan 2, 2024

Unlocking Your Inner Creativity...

Unlocking Your Inner Creativity...

Unlocking Your Inner Creativity...

Unlocking your inner creativity rather than judging before starting to create!

Dec 29, 2023

The Honour System Pottery Experiment: Uncovering the Good in People

The Honour System Pottery Experiment: Uncovering the Good in People

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?

Dec 19, 2023

Escape to Serenity: Why a pottery retreat should be your next adventure!

Escape to Serenity: Why a pottery retreat should be your next adventure!

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...

Dec 13, 2023

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