Have you been waiting for more CMO Low-Fire monsters?
Wow, it’s been so long since the last release of CMO’s some of you may not even know what that means. Let me explain…Until about 3-4 years ago, about half of our studio hours were dedicated to a type of monster called a CMO - which means ClayMonster Original.
Made from a low-fire clay body, these monsters are either Footed CMO’s - standing and lidded monster vessels or Kookie Guardians - big monster cookie jars. In the past, every one of them was a unique creature, a one-of-a-kind just like you!
There are multiple reasons why we tailed off this side of our work but the love and demand for them never waned. The collectors and enthusiasts have been vocal, so we’re bringing them back for one last season.
This time we’re going to do things a little different and I think you’ll be happier with the result. We’re going to pick 6-8 of the all time favorites designs from the past, yours and ours, and we’re going to make multiple cloned “clutches” of them. We’re going to pre-make them and have them ready for the glaze color of your choice. This means you pre-order and we glaze, fire and ship about 10-14 days later.
Our main motivation is that there will be less disappointment when that special monster sold too quick.
We currently have about 24 of our own favorite Footed Monsters in the works! Because one of our older computers died, we sadly lost a large chunk of our monster documentation, so what we need from you all are photos of your favorite CMO monsters you have collected at home. Reminde us of the best of the best from the past! Your CMO monster could be the one we recreate to share with our monster loving fans.
AT the moment we’re looking for “Footed CMO’s” like the monster at the top of this email, but if you also have Kookie Guardians we’d appreciate photos of those as well. It’s really helpful if you take photos on neutral backgrounds in good light but all photos are appreciated. Especially if you have an old favorite that’s didn’t survive as long as we all hoped.
We’re collecting photos this week until Friday, July 31, so dust off your creatures and give them a quick photoshoot.
Please send photos to claymonster@me.com.
Thank you and stay tuned for pre-order notifications!
Cat
Artist Studio Tour
Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2025 from 11am – 5pm each day.
Claymonster Pottery will be a guest of Annie Simcoe, ABPH Arts.
The Garrett County Arts Council showcases our county artists’ working studios annually with our Artist Studio Tour. Residents and tourists are encouraged to travel the scenic byways of Garrett County to meet our local artists, learn about their creative inspiration, technical processes, and the tools and materials they use to make their unique handcrafted work.
ARTSFEST '26
Set against the scenic backdrop of Annmarie’s 30-acre sculpture garden, the 34th annual Artsfest is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the arts. The festival features more than 170 artist booths, entertainment across the park, hands-on activities for kids, local food, wine, and brews, and street performers including bubble artists and musicians throughout the grounds.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 19 & 20, 2026, 10am-5pm each day
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Be sure to buy tickets in advance.
Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival
Come celebrate the many facets of fiber the last full weekend of September. The festival is filled with opportunities and events focusing on all aspects of fiber and more! Classes on many different ways to use fiber will be offered. We will also have demonstrations, competitions, festival memorabilia, fleeces for sale, and more.
Sep 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Sep 28, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds
890 West Main Street, Berryville, Virginia 22611
Extremely well made pottery with personality.
Claymonsters are handmade lovable and functional ceramic monsters that take the form of coffee mugs, cookie jars, spoon rests, soap dishes, bowls, shot glasses, and much more. Each Claymonster is one-of-a-kind, so very limited quantities are available.
Due to high demand, we launch sales events where monsters can sell out quickly. Don't forget to sign up for our email list at the bottom of this page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for sales updates, previews or exciting monster news.