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INSPIRATION

On a Snowy Sunday, the Pottery Shop Is Where I Want To Be

Melissa Rock
The Daily Cuppa
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2 min readJan 12, 2025

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Handbuilding clay creations in the window. All photos property of Author.

As I crack open the studio door, flip the lights on, shovel the entryway and light up the ‘Hot Cocoa’ scented candle — I consider how this doesn’t feel like a job.

January is a slow month at the pottery studio and shop where I work.

I post up at the wooden work table in the studio, feeling a twang of motivation.

The owner, like some people do, curates a pleasant space. She works hard at this and is gifted with ‘an eye’ for what looks good, what feels good.

And in return, she keeps me as an employee.

I work a full-time job in addition to this and somehow, on a Sunday, this is the only place I want to be.

It turns out, this is not only an inspiring space to throw some pottery, I can write here too.

Shop and studio inspiration :)

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Melissa Rock
Melissa Rock

Written by Melissa Rock

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