About The Carefree Quail

I hope that by visiting us in person at our pop-up shop in the Tumwater craft district, you find us safe, inviting, and connected to the community… through our unique products and services. I am here because I love transformation.

My creative journey has included mud as a kid, dough, gardening, and now clay! After a lengthy visit and conversation with the owner of LaughnGnome Pottery in Port Townsend (during the pandemic), he reached out and invited me to become an apprentice… and I started making gnomes. Eventually, I started learning the potters wheel – only to stop when I was diagnosed with melanoma on my shin. In the healing process, it occurred to me that I could not do this business on my own. This is where my husband comes in. I invited him to learn the wheel, and he has really excelled in becoming a legit potter while having a full-time job!

We have LOVED finding our place in the community at the Tumwater Craft District, because we are blessed to hear your stories, learn from surrounding businesses, and grow our commitment to providing products we love to make and share. Just like each of our customers has a unique story, so do our handmade cups, animals, bowls, planters, jewelry, and more! I look forward to learning how we can serve you through special items we make or that you create in our future classes and special events!