In the Studio

  • Crafting Connections: A Pottery Workshop Retreat for Moms

    by Renee Holder
    As the vibrant hues of spring began to emerge in my garden, I had the pleasure of hosting a special pottery workshop for a local moms group during ...
    Posted in Community, Workshop

  • Elevating Your Artistic Journey: A SMART Approach to Achieving Your Goals

    by Renee Holder
    Discover the power of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals to turn passion into purpose. Whether you're a seasoned professional, aspiring artist, or hobbyist, learn to craft intentional goals for artistic evolution.
    Posted in Skills Development, SMART Goals

  • Building My New Studio

    by Renee Holder
    After 2 years, we are building my new pottery studio. I anticipate being up and running by the end of June and am ready to start creating some unique ceramic pieces.
    Posted in Studio

  • Challenging Myself to Paint Water

    by Renee Holder
    When we moved earlier this year, our new home did not have a place for a pottery studio or kiln, so I focused on continuing to develop my painting ...
    Posted in Painting, Watercolor

  • Pausing for Development and Discovery

    by Renee Holder
    In the fall of 2020, I decided to temporarily stop selling my art and take a journey of discovery and development. I branched out from primarily us...
    Posted in Coaching

  • Learning New Skills During Covid-19

    by Renee Holder
    Like many others Artists, I have a full-time job during the day and create art at night and on weekends. In March, when the Austin area went on loc...

  • Fairy Houses In The Kiln

    by Renee Holder
    Spring is around the corner so I've been busy making fairy houses. I have two large and two medium sized houses that just finished bisque firing ye...
    Posted in Fairy House, Garden Decor, Hand Carved, Kiln Opening, Toad House

  • Fairy House Candle Holder

    by Renee Holder
    Most people like candles and I really like making fairy houses, so I made a fairy house candle holder. One of the benefits of clay is it's versatil...
    Posted in Candle Holder, Fairy House, Glass, Hand Carved, Hand painted, Hat, House Decor, Sculpture

  • Looks Yummy Enough to Eat, But its Not

    by Renee Holder
    This was my first holiday season as a professional maker and thankfully I planned ahead of time so I was able to get packages mailed with plenty of...
    Posted in Gingerbread House, Hand Carved, Hand painted, Holiday, House Decor, Sculpture, Underglaze

  • Watercolor Painting While Camping

    by Renee Holder
    I bought a small watercolor set for traveling a few years back and started taking it on our camping trips last year. Watercolor painting has become...
    Posted in Hand painted, House Decor, Painting, Watercolor

  • New Real Estate Under Construction

    by Renee Holder
    I've been working on a few large Fairy houses and just put this one in the studio to dry. The larger houses are heavier and have a greater chance o...
    Posted in Fairy House, Greenware, Hand Carved, Sculpture, Yard Decor

  • Christmas Making Has Begun

    by Renee Holder
    I've created my gift list and must admit, I am being pretty ambitious this year. To fulfill my list of items, I will need to spend many evenings an...