by Cindy Bracker | Nov 16, 2023 | Education, opportunities, Featured, News
Do you know an art teacher with a limited budget who buys extra materials with their own money to ensure students get a great experience with art? I think we all do, they are everywhere. Last year, we started the Good Earth Grant to give teachers an opportunity to... 
by Cindy Bracker | Oct 25, 2023 | Community, Education, opportunities, Featured, News, Products, Professional Development, Service, Specials, Sales
It started with the wheel. Our William Bracker Wheel Donation, that is. But last year, Dave asked me “does it have to be a wheel? There are a lot of schools that have needs that aren’t a pottery wheel..” I couldn’t break with tradition and... 
by Cindy Bracker | Sep 26, 2023 | Clay, Featured, News, Products, Speciality, Studio Accessories
Last weekend was the Autumnal equinox. Days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer…Halloween looms closer and around here, we’re ready to bring on the dark! Dark clays, that is! We put together a great project pack for you featuring our DARK clays,... 
by Cindy Bracker | Aug 21, 2023 | Education, opportunities, Featured, News, Professional Development
*Ring Ring….Ring Ring* “Thank you for calling Bracker’s Good Earth Clays, this is Cindy, how can I help you?” “Oh hi Cindy, I’m a teacher in [small town in the middle of America] and I’m new to teaching Ceramics. I... 
by Cindy Bracker | Jun 22, 2023 | Community, Education, opportunities, Featured, News
Last year was our inaugural year for our Good Earth Grant….and when we announced it, I remember that i wrote “Across the country there are schools that are having to make difficult decisions about budget and curriculum. Unfortunately, clay can often be... 
by Cindy Bracker | Dec 1, 2022 | Community, Education, opportunities, Featured, News
It started with the wheel. Our William Bracker Wheel Donation, that is. But this year, Dave asked me “does it have to be a wheel? There are a lot of schools that have needs that aren’t a pottery wheel..” I couldn’t break with tradition and... 
by Cindy Bracker | Dec 1, 2022 | Community, Family, Featured, News, Wheels
Today is Bill Bracker’s Birthday. For over 25 years, we have donated a Brent Model C Wheel (the wheel Bill always used) in his memory. Previous recipients have included Lawrence Schools (where his kids were educated), Kansas University (where he taught)... 
by Cindy Bracker | Apr 8, 2022 | Featured, News
Even as Spring is just arriving, here at Bracker’s we are already planning for the fall. By now, probably everyone knows the phrase “supply chain challenges” While we have been keeping up with demands thus far, we are now looking to the future so... 
by Cindy Bracker | Mar 22, 2022 | Featured, News
Bracker’s Good Earth Clays has been experiencing significant growth for the last 3 years. We are looking to add more people to our team in virtually every area. Interested or know someone who is? Send a resume or a simple email stating your interest, skills... 
by Cindy Bracker | Mar 9, 2022 | Community, Featured, News
2022 Random Acts of KindnessWe are excited to bring back this community project that celebrates and promotes the joys of using handmade objects. Kindness week is typically in February each year, but we feel that kindness needs to extend to many weeks. (Plus, our... 
