(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
A Ceramic Sadie Mug
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: September - 2022
Sadie Sequoya’s passion is kindled by the magical relationship between clay and flame
Sadie Sequoya was born withan artist’s soul. Compellingimages appear in her head.There’s nothing to do but let herMuse pass them through her handsand put them out into the world– from her talented mind to ourdelighted eyes.In her freshman year of art studies at Western, Sadie fell inlove with ceramics. On her first day, Javier, her Colombiangrad student/teacher, closed the classroom shades, turned outthe lights, and had students work clay in the dark. It was a totaltactile experience – one that left along-lasting impression on Sadie.But while she felt at home with clay,she still had doubt. She was up againstthe age-old conundrum – will I be alifelong starving artist?She finished college, still unsettled about a career. She says, “Iworked at Calder’s Coffee Shop, saving money, and didn’t makemuch art until my mom, an artist and the inspiration behindmy art inclinations, took some art classes at Bryson City. Sheconvinced me to sign up. Creating rekindled my spirit.” Now, a few miles along her artistic journey, Sadie craftsunique coffee mugs. It’s a perfect blend of her coffee shopjob and her passion for clay. Her mugs are little sculptures,curving edges, round, feminine, with a soft, comfortablefeel to the touch. Colors are soothing pastels in sunsethues. Customers love her work. They say coffee tastesbetter in a ceramic Sadie mug.Visit Calders Coffee Cafe at 384 Main Street inHighlands. Meet Sadie. Then wrap your hand around oneof her delightful mugs while she crafts and pours a customlatte into your cup. The coffee and cup will be to yourdistinctive taste – guaranteed.Contact Sadie through email,[email protected].
by Donna Rhodes
