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Pottery Blog
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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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
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, 2025
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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