The Pottery Dailies

Daily pottery writing from a working studio in Laceyville, Pennsylvania. By Alford Wayman, Creek Road Pottery LLC.

By Alford Wayman

· Launched 2 years ago

Do The Thing

On habits, action, and why Epictetus said what you already know.

Jun 22

Tips for Staying Calm

It's all practice. Don't worry, unless it's life threatening or unsafe.

Jun 20

Being Calm

On panic, patience, and what Neil Armstrong’s heart rate can teach us about firing kilns

Jun 20

Regret

Apr 29, 2025•Alford Wayman

Dealing With Overwhelm

Apr 13, 2025•Alford Wayman

The One Night Stand

Sep 27, 2024•Alford Wayman

Never Give Up

Sep 25, 2025•Alford Wayman

Everything Else

May 10, 2025•Alford Wayman

Living Today.

You are only your present self.

Jun 19

Knowing What to Create

On blocks, bad pots, and not waiting for the perfect time to take the first step.

Jun 18

Wrong Goals Might Still Be Right Ones

On rabbit holes, motor oil, and five people to make pots for.

Jun 17

The Regret of the Unmade

On the things we wished we made.

Jun 15

Yes & No

Picking on what to give up.

Jun 14

The Story of Pots

On why the making is only half of what we do.

Jun 13

The Creek Road Collectors Club Is Open

Four times a year, a handmade Creek Road Pottery piece ships to your door.

Jun 12•Alford Wayman

Experiment

On backyard experiments, raw materials, and why waiting for the perfect time is the longest wait there is

Jun 11

Rocket Kiln Tests

On converting to wood to get off propane.

Jun 9