Blog – Clay Born Pottery & Textiles

2026 Philip Jamison Art & Nature Award Recipient

I was happily surprised to be given the Philip Jamison Art & Nature Award. It’s always extra special to be recognized in your own community.

West Chester, PA is a beautiful community and always supportive of the arts. Thank you, WC Green Team.

Raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Philip Jamison (1925–2021) was an American artist best known for his watercolor paintings depicting landscapes, seascapes, interior scenes, and floral arrangements, capturing the surrounding Chester County countryside throughout his career.

September 21st, 2026|

Garden Tour Feature

I wanted to share that my artwork was featured in “An Artful Garden – How One Gardener’s Many OBSESSIONS Became an EXTRAORDINARY GARDEN”. You can watch the full video tour here:

My totem is spotlighted specifically at the 16 minute mark and you can spot my ceramic fish a little earlier at 3:40

It was great to see my pieces integrated into the garden landscape, and I’d love for you to check it out.

September 16th, 2026|

County Lines Magazine

I was excited to see my sculptural totems featured in the latest issue of County Lines Magazine. It’s been even more rewarding to see such a warm response from readers and new collectors alike.

Did you know that a group of totems doesn’t actually have an official collective noun? A friend of mine thinks we should call them ‘Art Kabobs.’

March 31st, 2026|

2025 Open Studio Sale

NANCY SALAMON’S UMPTEENTH

OPEN STUDIO SALE

Pottery, home textiles, stone coasters and more

In addition to textiles such as runners, pillows, and tea towels, I’ll also be offering a selection of new pottery pieces, including my vegetable platter and LED lamps.

Come check it out for yourself
– DECEMBER 6+7 & 13+14 // 10 AM – 5 PM –
I hope to see you either weekend.

October 26th, 2025|

Chester County Studio Tour & Porch Fest 2025

THERE ARE 2 GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING THIS COMING WEEKEND.

Image Courtesy of County Studio Tour

First, we have the 15th ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR, featuring 170+ artists in 60 studios. This will take place this Saturday, May 17 from 10-6 and Sunday, May 18 from 11-5.

Stop by my studio – # 49 on the Tour Map at West Barnard & Wayne Street – to visit. I’m also hosting a guest artist – Regina Dell (Painting).

Discover many gems all over the county as well as a lot within walking distance of my studio. Loads of signs and banners will lead the way.

Go to www.countystudiotour.com for full details and to browse artists, locations, and map your tour.

My new T-Shirt collection will be for sale during the Studio Tour in addition to pottery and other textiles, like garden flags, indoor-outdoor pillows, coasters, tea towels and a NEW collection of indoor/outdoor sculptural totems.

Or, if you want to shop from the comfort of your home, my ETSY shop has a wide array of textile products, all you have to do is choose your favorite motif.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

Image Courtesy of West Chester Porch Fest

The 4th ANNUAL WEST CHESTER PORCHFEST is also happening on Saturday, from 1-7, featuring a multitude of musicians all performing on different porches, all within easy walking distance of my studio.

More details at www.westchesterporchfest.com

What could be better than sharing a weekend of free music, art, and fun with friends? I hope to see you there.

May 12th, 2025|

T-Shirts Now Available via Etsy

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May 1st, 2025|

#NoPartyAnxiety

Do you have Party Anxiety? You get invited somewhere and want to bring something but what? Jazz up some baked goods by adding cloth napkins to the platter. Food will get eaten but napkins are a gift that keeps on giving.

SHOP NAPKINS

November 20th, 2024|

2024 Open Studio Sale

In addition to textiles and pottery, I’ll be selling my NEW Ceramic totems, which come in 2 sizes and add a pop of color & magic to your home, porch, deck, or yard.

These sculpted and wheel thrown forms on a freestanding base are suitable for indoors or out.

November 14th, 2024|

Artful Home

It was a thrill to see my octopus ornament in The Artful Home’s 2024 ornament collection. Even better is that they just reordered more.

Did you know a group of octopuses is called a consortium, ironic since they mostly travel alone. I’d have thought it would be called a Group Hug.

September 28th, 2024|

Chester County Studio Tour & Porch Fest 2024

THERE ARE 2 GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING THIS COMING WEEKEND.

Image Courtesy of County Studio Tour

First, we have the 13th ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY STUDIO TOUR, featuring 200+ artists in 76 studios. This will take place this Saturday, May 18 from 10-6 and Sunday, May 19 from 11-5.

Stop by my studio – # 68 on the Tour Map at West Barnard & Wayne Street – to visit. I’m also hosting a guest artist – Megan McCrea (Drawing & Pastels) / @meganmccreaart

Prepare to discover many gems all over the county, as there will be lots of other studios within walking distance of my studio. LOADS of signs and banners will lead the way.

Go to www.countystudiotour.com for full details and to browse artists, locations, and map your tour.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

Image Courtesy of West Chester Porch Fest

The 3rd ANNUAL WEST CHESTER PORCHFEST is also happening on Saturday, from 1-7, featuring a multitude of musicians all performing on different porches, many within easy walking distance of my studio.

More details at www.westchesterporchfest.com

What could be better than sharing a weekend of free music, art, and fun with friends? I hope to see you there.

Click here for a list of suggested parking in and around the borough or here for the WCU Bus Shuttle Route.

May 13th, 2024|