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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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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Naked Imagination causes creativity!
Did I get your attention? The above statement has been floating in my head for years and I feel that there are times that is what is...
Marea Olafson
Nov 29, 2022
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