Jake's Place for Pottery

10/24/2022

Trying out some colored wire and antique bronze wire and chain. My rose colored wire arrives on Thursday. ❤️

01/23/2016

Jake has been busy again. This time he has crafted homemade cat toys and homemade violet scented candles. Cat toys are $5 each and candles are $10 each. Special orders upon request...

01/12/2014

My son's face is running a Marathon today in Disney World! So is my lifelong friend, Traci Waldheim who is raising funds for Tourette Syndrome Association in Jake's honor! I'm so glad she chose this picture as it has special memories for me. This picture was taken just months after Jake was diagnosed with Tourette at the age of 6. This pic is him unwinding on the Jersey Shore where we took a break after road tripping back from our first The National Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. Convention in Washington DC. Looking back, I know that trip saved our lives. I remember being so angry after his diagnosis, so scared and completely unprepared for what lay ahead. I can only imagine how Jake felt. He had already been through so much having brain surgery at only 3 years for a brain tumor. This new diagnosis just kicked us when we had just picked ourselves back up again. Meeting the folks at TSA was our life line. Jake went into a camp called Tourette Syndrome Camp USA, while I attended classes and seminars to learn about Tourette Syndrome. Jake had never met anyone with Tourette Syndrome prior to this. In fact, I was told by the Principal of his school that "nobody in the history of our school has ever had Tourette". We were all flying blind and it was scary. To make a long story short, Jake LOVED that camp. Most of the campers and counselors had TS. For the first time, Jake and I felt like we weren't alone in this. I came home with bags full of information for school staff, family, friends and his doctors. That was the beginning of our "Village". If you are reading this, you are part of our Village and I want to say thank you. We love you for sharing this journey with us. Today I ask that you change your profile picture to Traci's tshirt so we can help raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome and help educate people, because with education comes understanding and love . Thank you, all

12/18/2013

I've had some recent complications with my Tourettes. Mom and I are back from Children's Hospital. I'm looking forward to putting my energy into some clay! Who wants some? :)

06/24/2013

Jake's Place For Pottery has relocated for the Summer. My Mom and I are camping for the season, but that doesn't stop the creating, as you can see :) Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!

06/24/2013

CREATING AT PEPPERMINT PARK CAMPING RESORT :) SUMMER 2013

01/27/2013

A couple of glass, beaded pottery headed to V. Baird Connections store tomorrow :)

01/06/2013

Just finished glazing a batch of new cups last night. After last firing this week, we will have up some new pics - beaded ones this time too :)

12/29/2012

I'm 10 years old and I started out creating hand-made books for my friends and neighbors at the age of 7. A portion of the profits were given to charity, usually an animal charity.

At 9 years old, I started creating pottery. My pieces are hand-built, kiln-fired twice and glazed by my hands. Having Tourette Syndrome and ADHD, I find that working with clay helps me feel more relaxed. Portions of my pottery sales are donated to the Tourette Syndrome Association.

I was featured in the Tourette Syndrome Assocation national newsletter this past summer as a "success" for my pottery and contributions to TSA.

I hope you like my work!!!

12/18/2012

Happy Holidays Everyone!
A new batch of my pottery has just arrived at V. Baird Connections just in time for last minute Christmas gifts. Please stop in today at 75 North Street, Pittsfield, MA to pick up yours today. Remember a portion of all my pottery sales are donated to Tourette Syndrome Association.

11/14/2012

Hi everyone,
I've been asked to talk with the Craneville Elementary Kids' Club tomorrow. I'm going to tell them about me, how I got started with making pottery and then teach them all how to make a bird. Mom and I bagged up 27 little bags of clay to share with everyone. This is going to be fun!

11/14/2012