Alex Wilson Pottery

02/23/2026

There isn’t anything that can’t be repurposed, reused, upcycled, or recycled.

09/23/2025

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

Linocut by Manda Beeching from the UK.

I've made some test prints of designs 2 and 3 in my 'garden in the south' series and I'm happy with the results so far, they just need a few adjustments and a bit of refining . . . 😊🌿

Source: https://www.facebook.com/manda.beeching

Curator: Kristin Stobbink page of a printmaker

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02/06/2025

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02/06/2025

Sliiiip!

Check out the luscious slip application on this mug by Matt Sloan! You can read "Clay Culture: Virtually Linked" by Autumn Horwath and Adam Lefebvre to hear more about their online gallery Good Habit Pottery Company in the February 2025 issue. Clink the link to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/mr3ttzva Photo: Adam Lefebvre.

10/03/2024

Check this out Dina

03/16/2024

Down in the Vaaa-a-lleee…

The Music in the Junction schedule was just announced on the Music In The Junction page and at the Valley Junction website! If you haven't done it yet, please like Music In The Junction to stay up to date on all the live music happenings in the beverage garden of the Valley Junction Farmers Market

02/29/2024

It’s just the way we’re supposed to be. Our Republican controlled Legislature somehow missed that basic lesson way back in Kindergarten or Sunday-School.

At their meeting on Tuesday, the Historic Valley Junction Foundation board approved the following statement regarding state legislation under consideration:

“The mission of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation is to guide the evolution of the original Valley Junction district in West Des Moines, Iowa by preserving and honoring its historic character, supporting small businesses, and connecting the community.

In our mission to support our small businesses and connect the community, Historic Valley Junction Foundation strives to maintain a welcoming district to all. In alignment with that mission, the Historic Valley Junction Foundation stands firmly against any legislation that fuels discrimination, prejudice, or harm to any individual or group within our community.

Inclusivity is not just a moral imperative; it is also good for business. Communities that embrace diversity thrive socially and economically.

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation remains committed to offering visitors and small businesses a welcoming place to shop, dine and work. Historic Valley Junction is a community dedicated to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation pledges to actively work towards creating a community where everyone feels respected, valued, and welcome, regardless of age, race, religion, creed, color, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, familial status or marital status.

Signed, Historic Valley Junction Foundation”

10/25/2023

I got word fro SPPG, holders of the last AFMW in Des Moines, of a meeting today with two parties interested in taking on the running of the show. (Or at least, buying the name - hopefully not just to turn a quick profit)
No, I don’t know who they are yet.
Tentatively hopeful here.