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Meet Phil!

December 28, 2018 By Kylie Lawson

Meet our newest team member, Phil Mueller! Phil currently resides in Delano and is originally from Excelsior, MN. He attended Minnetonka High School, where he took ceramics classes and developed his passion for pottery. He also creates oil paintings of outdoor scenes. Phil was an independent artist before joining our team in December. Please help us in giving Phil a warm welcome!

Want to meet him? Stop by the Clay Coyote Monday to Saturday from 10-5pm and Sunday from 12-4pm to say, “hi” and check out what he’s working on. While you’re here, browse the gallery for your next piece of handmade pottery …. maybe even one that Phil made!

Meet Blake!

January 4, 2018 By Kylie Lawson

Meet Blake, one of our new Studio Potters!

From: Edina, MN

Graduated from UW-River Falls, BA in Ceramics, emphasis in photography and minor in philosophy

How did your passion for art develop? Took ceramics class in high school senior year because liked teacher, teacher was a full time studio potter, fell in love with the class and pursued in college

What do you like most about ceramics? Clay is very versatile with what you can do with it

What’s your favorite piece to make? Large scale sculptures, makes work out of Edina Art Center

What’s your favorite thing to do/favorite thing about Minnesota? Lake activities, large ceramics community

What drew you to the Clay Coyote? Heard through Donovan (kiln maker) and thought it would be a good start getting experience

What’s your favorite dish? 4 cheese mac and cheese