Generations in Clay is a web series produced by Mountains and Main celebrating the rich folk pottery traditions of Northeast Georgia. In partnership and sponsored by the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, this series highlights the families, artists, and stories that have shaped this region’s clay heritage for generations. Each episode takes you inside the studios and lives of local potters, exploring family roots, time-honored techniques, and the deep connection between clay, place, and community. These are stories of craftsmanship passed down, creativity sustained, and a living tradition that continues to evolve.
Mountains and Main is proud to have the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia as the premier sponsor of this series. Located in Sautee Nacoochee, in White County, Georgia, the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the region’s folk pottery traditions. The museum showcases historic and contemporary works while honoring the families who helped shape this important Southern art form. Plan your visit today and take a pottery class at their beautiful studio!
Episode 5: Dwayne Crocker
In this episode of Generations in Clay, North Georgia potter Dwayne Crocker takes us inside his studio and shows us the art of making a face jug — adding the eyes, mouth, details and personality that make each piece uniquely his.
For Dwayne, pottery isn’t simply a job. It’s a lifelong passion and a tradition worth preserving.
Episode 4: Clint Alderman
In this episode of Generations in Clay, we meet North Georgia potter Clint Alderman, a craftsman dedicated to preserving the region’s rich pottery tradition.
Clint’s journey started as a teenager, experimenting with clay he found in his backyard. Today, he creates pottery using the same methods passed down for generations: local dug clay, a foot-powered kick wheel, and a wood-fired tunnel kiln.
Episode 3: The Meaders Family Legacy
Episode 3 of Generations in Clay tells the story of Mary Meaders and her daughter, Lelia, descendants of one of the South’s most influential pottery families. From Smithsonian recognition to hand-drawn sketches by pioneering potter Arie Meaders, this piece explores a legacy shaped by clay, family, and tradition passed from one generation to the next.
Episode 2: The Corn Family
Potter Roger Corn learned the craft the old-fashioned way, working alongside some of Northeast Georgia’s most respected pottery families. Today, he’s known for his beautiful folk art face jugs, vases, and urns. Now his son Jonathan, and even his young grandchildren, are beginning to carry the tradition forward.
Episode 1: Billy Joe Craven
Meet 9th-generation folk potter Billy Joe Craven of Gillsville, whose family legacy and personal journey offer a glimpse into the enduring connection between people and clay.
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