Artisan Pottery Handmade in Mississippi

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I will be at Loblolly Festival on @laurelmainstree

I will be at Loblolly Festival on @laurelmainstreet tomorrow! I am going to be set up in front of Rusty Chandelier. It’s a street festival with over 250 vendors! See yall tomorrow! #laurelms #iliveinlaurel #loblollyfestival

Not a beautifully set up picture, but it’s what

Not a beautifully set up picture, but it’s what I got 😂 I’m working on a few more of these decal mugs and I’ll have them at Loblolly in Laurel on October 5! #laurelms #loblollyfestival #mississippiartist

Hey guys! I have not been working as much as I’d

Hey guys! I have not been working as much as I’d like to- but I have got a few new little things for my fall season! I did a lot of moms and babies and this is one of my favorites! I’ll be at Lucky Rabbit this Saturday (September 7, 2024) for their First Saturday Outdoor Street Market if you wanna come find some new, unique finds from some local makers. We are there from 9-3! #downtownhattiesburg #hattiesburg #hattiesburgms #pottery #oppssum #critter #littlebaby #ceramic #artists #mama

Hey guys! 🦝✨ I’ve been working sorta under

Hey guys! 🦝✨ I’ve been working sorta under the radar for a little bit now, but I wanted to share with you a little life update.

I homeschool my 9th and 7th grade kids. When I started pottery in 2018, they were 1st and 3rd grade and my days didn’t take us very long. Now? I’m schooling for a while each day. I’m also starting a small homeschool group this year so I’m taking on 2 other students to teach which will add a even more to my year. I’m excited about this new step. My children also are now into extra curricular things: youth group, archery, cheerleading, dances, events, parties. I used to stop school and go to the studio to work for a few hours. Now, I’m driving them to practices and meets.

I only have these two kids. I do not plan or intend to get anymore at this point, so instead of me pushing this part of their lives to the side and forcing myself into stress and exhaustion to work on my small side business, something has to take a backseat. Pottery it is.

I love pottery and I enjoy it. I want to continue to enjoy it, so I am working when I can, and not stressing out about how much I am able to make. My daughter will graduate in 4 years. I have 6 with my son. I am not going to put mud above the time I can spend with them as they are adolescents. They are my priority and always have been. In 7 years when I’m done teaching I’ll dive back in to pottery, but during this season, its just not at the top of the list.

So - to update you: I am not doing classes, running an online shop, or opening my studio for sales at this time. If you have placed an order with me online (through facebook or instagram) you can come to my studio to pick it up. I do still ship. I AM doing local shows. I’ll be at Lucky Rabbit the first Saturday in September, November and December and Loblolly Festival the first weekend in October. I’m sorta sticking with once a month shows just for my sanity.

Thank you so much to those that follow me, that support me and have supported me.

I’m not going anywhere, I’m just being more strategic in the way that I’m doing my life. Thanks yall! Now to make a little army of critters!

Hey yall! I’ll be in Laurel, MS today at the Mis

Hey yall! I’ll be in Laurel, MS today at the Mississippi Made event from 9-4 at the Scotsman General store! There is lots going on over in Laurel so you should check it out! #laurelms #scotsman #mississippimade #iliveinlaurel #hometown

Whew I can’t breathe! 😂😂 my choices for go

Whew I can’t breathe! 😂😂 my choices for good pens: GellyRoll Metallic and Pilot Juice Up 04. They are the best. #gellyroll #pilotjuiceup #pilotpens #juiceup04 #goldpens #bulletjournal #bulletjournalideas #bulletjournalist
#bujojunkies #bujobeauty #bujoart #bujogram #bujobeginner
#bujolover #bujobasics #bujodoodles #journaling #bulletjournalcommunity
#notebooktherapy #inkandpaper

#officesupplies #stationary #stationaryaddict #gelpen #handlettering

I’ll share some in my stories with some links for y’all!

As far as the ink goes- I can’t tell a whole lot

As far as the ink goes- I can’t tell a whole lot of difference. As far as the brush end goes, copies are the far winner.

#copicsketch #copicmarkers #masterstouch #masterstouchmarkers
#alcoholmarkers #alcoholmarkerart #alcoholmarkersillustration #alcoholink

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Upcoming Local Shows!

Lucky Rabbit Street Market – September 7
Loblolly Festival – October 5
Lucky Rabbit Street Market, Hattiesburg, MS – November 2
Lucky Rabbit Street Market, Hattiesburg, MS – December 7

Everything I make begins as a lump of clay. Having the knowledge that what I make can become an intimate item that people have such personal exchanges quite literally fills me with joy – which is exactly what Xapa means – I know what brings me joy.

For more information about my studio, where I’m located, and details about the use and care of my items, check out About and FAQ’s.

I was asked to participate in a mini biography by a local college student. I was so honored and her work was fantastic! You can see her video below.

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If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is by emailing me at xapastudio@gmail.com or Texting me at (601) 641-9249.