This past weekend, an arts and crafts event was held at the Greensboro Curb Market on Yanceyville. As you can see from the above photo, several booths were open empty. However, those vendors who were able to set up seemed to be having a good show. The event had been rescheduled due to rain. Shoppers seemed happy to have an opportunity to to get out and buy in person and local. The above pottery is made by Danielle and Todd Fain. Danielle, Todd's wife, is the main potter; however, she was not able to attend on Sunday and sent their daughter in her stead.
Earth and Iron came into existence when Danielle was diagnosed with MS- after having been a North Carolina nurse for 25 years. Unable to work in her chosen profession, Danielle retrained as a potter, a profession that is more compatible with the challenges of MS. Now, with COVID, Danielle has to be extra careful avoid public events. In spite of all health obstacles, the Fain family is not one to just sit home and do nothing. Their pottery is a joyful expression of love of working with clay. They are usually seen with a booth at local festivals, especially at Shakori Hills, a venue just down the road from their Snow Camp home. Those "wine" cups, with the dimples for the thumb, are great for all beverages. If you want some of this pottery, contact the Fains at [email protected] Hopefully, they will be back for the MADE 4 the Holidays Arts, Crafts & Pottery Market on Sunday, November 15th.
Lovely work!
Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, November 05, 2020 at 06:02 PM