10/10/2026
A year ago, I walked into this space and saw something that wasn’t there yet.
It was a garage. Full of cars, tools, and a whole lot of potential.
But I could see it.
The pottery wheels. The worktables. The shelves full of handmade creations. People gathered around, covered in clay, laughing, learning, and making things with their own two hands.
What I couldn’t see was just how much work it would take to get there. 😂
I did the entire build-out myself.
Every wall, every improvement, every ridiculous little problem that needed solving. There were long days, plenty of colorful language, and more than a few moments when I wondered what the hell I’d gotten myself into.
But I kept building.
And eventually, people started showing up.
They brought their curiosity, their creativity, their stories, and their willingness to get a little messy.
They made friends. They encouraged strangers. They celebrated crooked pots and happy accidents. They started making this place their own.
And somewhere along the way, this space became something bigger than anything I could have built by myself.
I built the studio. We built the community.
That might be the part I’m most proud of.
One year ago, this was just an idea and a whole lot of work waiting to happen.
Today, it’s Grit & Grog Clay Co.
And we’re just getting started. 🧡
