Meet The Makers: Emerald
At The Old Mill, we believe tradition isn’t something you look at, it’s something you live. And for our makers, each day is a chance to carry forward the time-tested skills that define us. We call it Mill Made, a way of making things with heart, by hand, and with a deep respect for where we come from.
Whether it’s turning grains into grits, clay into dinnerware, or fresh-picked fruit into jam, our makers transform the ordinary into the unforgettable. We’re proud to introduce you to the people behind the craft, those who put soul into every scoop, slice, and sip.
Meet Emerald, Pottery Sculptor
In the quiet hum of Pigeon River Pottery, Emerald works with a careful mix of patience and precision. As a sculptor, her hands move with instinct, knowing just when clay is soft enough to shape and firm enough to hold. She transforms raw earth into beauty, carving intricate forms while honoring traditions that reach back generations.
To watch Emerald at work is to watch a kind of dance, where pressure and grace meet in equal measure. She knows each curve has a moment, each detail a window. There’s no rushing the process. Timing is everything.
For Emerald, sculpting is more than shaping clay, it’s about creating pieces that are both lasting and lived in. Dishes meant to be used. Bowls that become part of family dinners. Art you hold in your hands.
Her work reminds us that something doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful, it just needs to be made with care.
Emerald is one of many whose hands shape what we do and who we are. Each maker at The Old Mill brings with them not only skill, but also soul, a commitment to keeping traditions alive and well in our community.
Stay tuned for more stories in our Meet the Makers series. Because at The Old Mill, every bite, every brushstroke, and every batch starts with someone who cares deeply about getting it just right.