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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Want to help out a local organization and win a custom pet mug from me? Read on! Longmont Food Rescue distributes nutritious food that might otherwise go to waste directly to community members in Longmont, Colorado who

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This Sat/Sun, 11/1-11/2, come & see the work of over 30 local artists. Entry/parking is completely free, but we are accepting food donations for locals in need (though not at all a requirement for entry).🍂 From pottery to jewelry, and painting to sculpture many types of media will be represented.

Autumn leaves adorn a flyer for a Longmont, Colorado art market.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

The al Fresco event is today, 11a-4p @ Main St & Longs Peak in Longmont, CO. Several makers will be set up on the sidewalks and many stores will be having sales. Come get a jump on holiday shopping or find a treasure for yourself. I'll have (mostly) mugs and ornaments for this event.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

It's been a minute, Bluesky. I'm still busy creating, but the world seems to be on fire (literally & metaphorically) & it's tough to get out of my mind. So, thought I'd share 1 of the more recent hanging creations to hopefully bring a 🙂 to someone else.💕🥰 Have a wonderful day! #pottery #ceramic #art

Brightly colored, ceramic, hanging critter, reading a book.

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(Not the Horror Author) Shirley Jackson @lioninthetrees.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The Kaabo Award for Black Ceramicists deadline is June 27th!! If you are a Black ceramicist—esp if you're in a predominately white society—please apply! There is $11k ready to be shared and closed mouths don't get fed! Apply here: 👇👇👇 www.kaaboclay.org (pic for attention) #pottery #BlackSky

Group photo of one of my past ceramic batches. This batch featured a bunch of bird sculptures, canines, gators, wolves, and tigers!

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

You know, I really love that as many (& there are so many) potters/clay workers that I have had the opportunity to see in the world, we all seem (for the most part) to find a unique point of view, finish & technique...and I truly appreciate it. I'm really more of a sculptor but I've enjoyed making

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Three good things to start my day: 1) Thankful for a wonderful open studio yesterday.🏺 2) Grateful for two healthy & happy (maybe overly so on some days) dogs.🐕🐕 3) Appreciative of a partner who helps not only me but others as well.🆘🙋‍♂️

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

A little 3-artist pop-up today from 11a-4p. If you are in the area/local, we'd love to see you.😀 The event will include jewelry, painting and clay (sculpture/pottery), if these are things you enjoy.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Made ornaments to thank our dog trainers for the last 8 weeks of our youngest dog's 4th round of training. Hopefully, things will click this time around for all of us.🐕🐾 If nothing else, they will have a reminder of the problem child they never hope to see again.🤭

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

These pup mugs are making me so happy! Can't wait to share them with others at upcoming spring events.🐕🐾😀 I'll be in Lafayette, CO, for Art Night Out on May 9, 5-9p. If you are local, come and say hi.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Glazing dog mugs. 🥰🐾 What breeds would you want to see? These are just a few, and they vary significantly (with some having patterned backgrounds and some having thumb rest decorations on the handles), but I will be curious to see if pup-peeps like them.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Unpacking the last of our move-straggler-boxes and found this photo. @lisas3575.bsky.social It's circa 1995...any thoughts on where it was taken in town?

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Spring is in the air, and this ceramic hanging bunny🐰makes me smile. Excited to see who ends up taking her home.☺️

Hanging ceramic bunny in coral-pink top and red/coral-pink floral skirt with brown belt. Brown bag on arm with red/pink rose for adornment.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I'm debating whether or not to make more of these. I made samples first because I knew they would be bright. Typically, I haven't gone this intense with saturation, but change can be nice too. If you have thoughts I'm all ears, or eyes, I suppose.😁 #brightcolors #ceramic #pottery

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

One of my favorites from the last firing. Can't wait to see who ends up with this one...and further to see if I can replicate it.🙃 #colorfulmugs #mugshotmonday #handbuilt #ceramic

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Took one of the pups to Goldens in Golden today. SO MANY GOLDENS! Literally everywhere. It was amazing. My boy just turned 2, so wasn't sure how well he'd do. You can see he was stressed, but super proud that he had great interactions w/people & dogs. Next time will be better🤞🐾 & we'll linger a bit.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

@fettleandfire.bsky.social & I have been doing monthly make-alongs. Tonight's class was mini plants & I'm so impressed with the work everyone did! Especially with so many having little clay experience. Each one added their own special flair. My heart is full.💕🌵🌿 If you are local (Boulder Co area) &

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Argh! I'm in the middle of making a large order of plates, and I don't have room to make or fire them all at once in my studio/kiln, so it's been split into three parts. The first part is currently in the kiln firing so I thought I would start making the second part. But, the future owners and I

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I've been terrible about posting things I'm working on this year, but I've been busy making lots of treasures & working on a large commission order. Here's a small sculpture that I made in early January. She cracked quite a bit in the initial firing, but I know why, so I may try again.☺️ #ceramic

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Sometimes it feels like the world makes it difficult to share art. I was pondering finally adding items to my Etsy shop, but have read a lot of negative opinions/seen many leaving the platform (for a variety of reasons) & thought better of it. But, I've also experienced what others have when

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

This candy cane mug (along with several other pieces) found its home over the past weekend. I'm always so grateful when a piece and a person connect and I know it will be loved.🥰 Wishing all a wonderful holiday season! #holiday #art #pottery #ceramic #handmade

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Ceramic reindeer just hanging around.🦌 It will be with me this weekend at the Handcrafted Holiday Market at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. #holiday #art #pottery #supportlocal #colorado

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Thought I'd share the finished little piggy (I'm so bad about sharing finished items). But, I think she turned out pretty cute.🐽 #ceramic #clay #pottery #art #pig

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Can't believe it is December! How did it sneak up so quickly?! Made a few holiday cups/mugs this year, but these little ones (hold ~3oz) are so darn cute. Curious to see what the public thinks at next weekend's market.

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GenX Women Are Sick Of This Shit™️ Podcast @genxwomenpod.com · 01/12/2024

We created a directory of our Facebook group members who make things - pottery, jewelry, crafty stuff, etc. to help lift up these women makers for the holiday season. You can check it out and shop here www.genxwomenpod.com/makers-direc... #genx #makers #genxwomen #podcast #podcastersofbluesky

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Unloaded the first of three bisque firings this week. It's going to be a busy couple of weeks!

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Can't stop making piggies. Needed some drying time for some functional pottery pieces and made this one during the waiting. It's about 4" tall. Should be a real PITA when it comes time to glaze, but I'm reveling in the cuteness for now. 🐽🐷

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This little one found its home over the past weekend, but I have a couple more in the works. I'm loving the contrast of the dark with the bright colors.☺️🍄

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Started making tiny espresso cups. Do people want these? I have no idea, but they are fun to make, so, for now, I will continue.😁☕ So tiny. So cute. So unnecessary. #handbuilt #ceramics #pottery #thingsnooneneeds

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I don't think I have quite found my Colorado locals here yet, but just in case you are seeing this and planning your holiday shopping season...Oh! And I will be there with many fun pieces. There will be makers with painting, drawing, ceramic/pottery, jewelry, cards, fibers and more!

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Li'l piggy made today while the kiln is firing sample plates for a commission. Not what I set out to make today, but sometimes, we just have to roll with it.💕🐷 #pigs #pottery #ceramics #whimsy

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Playing with texture today. I'm more of a furry-critter vs scaly-critter person, but it is always nice to switch things up. Bonus: trying out some dark clays.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

I'm trying to improve my mood by reminding myself that I create whimsy in this madness and bring smiles to the world. I'm trying to hold on to that on a very difficult morning. #makersgonnamake #ceramics #pottery

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 03/04/2024

Making some hanging critters with dangly legs. We'll see how they turn out/if they seem feasible, but it's fun to explore different ways to potentially display pieces.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

Made a few samples to see what I'd like to do next. This was one that I'm calling, The "Millie." Feels vintage-y to me, but I sorta dig that.🙂

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

Did you want to see the finished Foxtopus? He managed to survive this time.🙂

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

Foxtopus do-over. The first one completely exploded in firing. This round is a little more precarious so won't be too shocked if it all goes to pieces again.☺️

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

Always interesting to see what a lump-o-mud becomes!

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 07/01/2024

Engineering... always the interesting part of making. 🤔 Still working out the intricacies of exactly how this will come together.

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Eliot Arts @eliotarts.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

I can't with these littles! Mini potted plants are just too adorable.☺️ I've made them in the past, but really loving this round. Looking forward to the Handmade Holiday Market this weekend...and trying not to lose my mind until then with the work left to do.

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SIMONE 🩷 @simonee.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

like how come when i search for pottery on Etsy half the results are obviously just reselling cheap aliexpress shit??? i want ARTISANAL GOODS i don’t want dropshipped schlock

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