Blankenship Farms

06/18/2026

The most repeated comment I get in classes is, "This is so relaxing!" And there's a good reason why.

Working with clay can be therapeutic because it gives people a hands-on way to express themselves. The physical act of shaping clay can support grounding, mindfulness, and creative exploration. Because clay is responsive and forgiving, it allows room to adjust, experiment, and make visible choices as you create. That flexibility is part of what makes clay such a valuable material in therapeutic and creative work.

If you've been on the fence about trying a pottery class, let me know and we'll schedule a time for you to give it a try!

06/17/2026

Clay isn’t only the body of the pottery piece.

In many glaze recipes, clay materials like kaolin or ball clay are part of the mix because they help give the glaze structure and improve how it fits the pot. So even the finish can still be connected to the earth.

That is one of the things I love about pottery — clay can show up in more than one stage of the process.

Happy National Clay Week!

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Brandon-Donnalee Blankenship

06/16/2026

So much of pottery lives in the making — shaping, molding, choosing colors, and deciding what belongs where. It’s part thoughtful intention, part getting lost in the process, and part hoping the piece will become what it’s meant to be. Then comes the excitement of the reveal, and somehow the beauty always feels worth the wait.

I love making pottery as much as I love teaching it. Welcome to my world. Happy National Clay Week!


Brandon-Donnalee Blankenship

06/15/2026

The pottery process is ancient. Earth, water, air, and fire all come together to shape the final piece, and that process never stops feeling meaningful.

Clay begins in the ground and becomes pliable in your hands. The air dries it, and it transforms in the firey kiln. Each element leaves its mark, and together they turn something simple into something lasting.

That’s part of what makes pottery so beautiful to me — it connects us to something old, steady, and deeply human.

During National Clay Week, I love remembering how much history lives in every piece.

06/13/2026

Clay connects us to something basic and beautiful. It’s about connection, creativity, and the calm of working with your hands. If you’ve been curious, a class is a great place to begin.

🏺HAPPY NATIONAL CLAY WEEK!🏺


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06/11/2026

New classes are going up on the website. If you want to get a little muddy and have some fun this summer, schedule some time to make something amazing! I'll help you step-by-step! 🎨🫟🏺

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https://www.brandondonnalee.org/event/pottery-class-june-15/

Looking for a creative way to unwind? You can make almost anything you want! You’ll build your pieces in the first class, then return one week later to glaze and finish them. All supplies and instruction are included at my cozy home studio—just bring yourself and your creativity. Studio address ...

04/25/2026

Working daily with earth, fire, water and wind. 🤩

02/02/2026

For all my adventurous friends out there, take all the classes! Try pottery, yes, and glass blowing, and metal casting, and painting and chocolate making. Try everything. Life is such an adventure. You don’t have to be great at it. You get a small glimpse into someone else’s world. You learn how things are made. You experience a little more of what exists in the world. Carpe diem. We just discovered Red Mountain Makers downtown. They have all kinds of classes. We tried glass blowing. So interesting and fun. Check them out!

01/19/2026

How do you style your favorite pieces? Tag me with your favorite pottery on display, I’d love to see them and maybe share them! Let me know if you’d like a special piece for your home. I love working with you to design something unique to fit your space.

01/13/2026

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Classes have started back for the new year. I have the first Monday and Saturday of each month on the calendar open for classes. If you have a date that works better for you, just reach out and we'll work something out. Come make a platter, or bowl or something you've always wanted to try! Grab a buddy and come get muddy!