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 David Sturm | May 8, 2020 | Community, Featured, Lesson Plans, Products, Videos, Wheels
“Wheels will always turn full circle.” ― Anthony T. Hincks Even as many states start to re-open their economies, community art centers remain closed for the time being. This leaves many of us still disconnected from the people, places, and implements...
by Cindy Bracker | Oct 30, 2018 | Family, Wheels
Bill Bracker Wheel Donation William “Bill” Bracker – the founding father of this business as well as the actual founding father to his daughters Cindy and Anne M – was born on December 1st, 1940 and passed away in 1993. Bill’s wife Anne W...
by David Sturm | Apr 14, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Education, opportunities, Kilns, News, Wheels
There is nothing quite like the shine of a new kiln, or the quiet, steady hum of a new wheel right out of the box. When you get your first piece of new equipment, it brings a sense of joy to your studio. But NEW is pricey, and we don’t always have that much...
by David Sturm | Jan 13, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Education, opportunities, News, Wheels
As you may know our boss, Anne W. Bracker, is celebrating her 70th birthday this month. While she was a full time studio potter, wheel throwing was her passion. In honor of her birthday, this month’s Tech Tip Tuesday is about how to best take care of your...