Art aligned to the sacred.
“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Isaiah 64:8
Sacred Heart Artists Guild is a scratch pottery studio in Conroe, Texas. I am dedicated to providing art instruction that sparks creativity as well as cherishes truth, natural beauty, and order in the world. In support of our artists, I provide appropriate training and the tools needed for success in clayworks.
A little bit about us ...
In my hand-built pottery lessons, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the beautifully tactile world of clay, that opens endless opportunities for your artistic expression- ages 8 through adult (younger children be accompanied by an adult at all times).
In hand building sessions, I will guide you through various hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction and project ideas to guide you. The possibilities are endless!
My studio can host groups of up to 10-15 people at a time for hand building projects and up to 8 for wheel throwing. Classes will be held beside my pottery studio, in the covered veranda (of course the fans are with us too), or my newest little building that has AC for small groups. In the event of extreme weather, we will work indoors (in my pottery studio, or my home’s sunroom). Please let me know if you are allergic to cats … Vinnie, Cutie Sweetie, Buttercup, and Monti also live here. If you are allergic, we can always reschedule.
In my wheel throwing workshops and classes, you may choose to come for a single (2 hr) or double (4 hour- 2 hours on the wheel/ 2 hours later of glazing) workshop, take a 6 week class, or if you are farther along consider applying to become a member when you are ready to work more independently once a week.
I have part time hours for visitors because I also need time to do my own studio work during the week. If you do not see a time available or just have a question about making a visit to my studio, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
What to wear
Hair should be tied back, remove all jewelry, shorten finger nails, and of course comfy and casual clothing that may get slopped up.
Our Studio
An important part of my mission involves ensuring that the arts nurture practical curiosity, craftsmanship, and resourcefulness for students of all skill levels (ages 5 and up). It's a joy to introduce newcomers to their creativity, while refining the techniques for adults unlocking their own artistic proclivities as they create by hand or on the wheel.
In my newest studio space, located in Conroe, I offer:
- Beginner & intermediate small-scale wheel throwing classes
- Camps for extended learning opportunities
- Open studio times
- Private events (retreats, workshops, parties)
- Individual instruction by reservation only
- Original art by commission
Classes and Workshops
Fall 2025 Class Information
Weekly Schedule
Mondays: Adult/ teen 6 wk handbuilding class – new 4-6pm
Tuesdays: am private studio hours, Adult/ Teen 6 wk wheelthrowing class 5-7pm
Wednesdays: pm private party open studio hours by apt 4-8 pm
Thursdays: pm members only 4- 8pm
Fridays: am home schooling classes: 9-11p wheel throwing/ 11:30- 1:30 p handbuilding;
Pm private open studio hours 2:30 – 8 pm
Saturdays: ( 2nd/ 4th of the month )
9-11 am: intro to wheelthrowing workshop (each session : 2 visits/ 2 hrs ea time)
11:30- 1:30 pm: handbuilding open studio ( each session :2 visits/ 2 hrs ea time)
Upcoming Workshops:
Fall Workshop : Adult Raku Firing – November 3rd 10-2pm More details to follow
Spring Workshop: Adult Raku Firing – February 16th 10-2pm
Fall Homeschooling – Charlotte Mason Inspired Class: Camille Pisarro : Impressionist landscape relief -October 10,17, 31
Spring Workshop: Homeschooling – Charlotte Mason Inspired Class: Jean Honoré Fragonardt:Rococo Inspired Ceramic art frame- April 15,22& May 5
Fall Workshop: Mom and me: Christmas Ornaments made by Me : December 3 & 17 2:30-4:30pm
Spring Workshop: Mom and Me: Little Garden Creatures made by Me: May13 & 27
Fall OPEN HOUSE:
9/5/25 9-11 am See what we will have to offer for Fall 2024 at my new studio- kids
9/5/25 5-7 pm See what we will have to offer for Fall 2024- for kids, adults, and the whole family
Description:
Come and check out the studio and get your hands dirty with a fistful of clay and make a little something on your own with some very general instruction during this open ended exploratory studio time. $20 for supplies and first firing. Or $32.50 for 1st firing/ supplies and second visit to glaze( colorize)and fire your project. Must be completed during a Friday homeschooling session. Ages 5 and up/ must be accompanied by an adult
New classes start September 8th!
Participants will enjoy working in the midst of my ever-changing gardenscape, which provides a great opportunity for inspiration and relaxation during the creative process.
Together, we’ll bring your passion projects to fruition!
Video by Kaylin Booker
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About Julie
As a child, I built clubhouses and made napkin clothing for Barbie dolls. In my teen years, I designed clothing from thrift stores and stayed up to the wee hours making elaborate mail art for friends abroad. Creating has always been a part of my life.
In the summer of 1993, I had a beautiful reversion back to the Catholic faith. I was a young adult at the time and my reversion to the Faith caused me to re-examine my life. This led me to leave Rhode Island School of Design where I was pursuing a future in fashion design.
I began work on art teaching missions with children in places in urban settings- St. Louis,Mo , Covington, LA and Juarez, Mexico. Once married and while my own children were 5 and under, I began my first home-based art studio, The Backdoor Studio. I operated this studio from my St. Louis basement where I taught after-school semi-private fine art classes and summer camps. I also returned to teaching art in public schools K-12 for 14 years in both St. Louis, Missouri and Tomball, Texas.
Then the plague of 2020 hit. My husband and I used that troubled period to consider making some drastic changes in our lives. After much prayerful discernment, we decided to take a deep leap of faith. I retired early from my public school teaching position and we founded the Sacred Heart Artist Guild.
For the first three years, I have held a wide array of classical visual art classes for homeschoolers to adults at the brand new Campion Hall at Presentation of the Lord Catholic Church in Montgomery, TX and at Greg’s Garage in Spring, TX .
Within 18 months, I built a full-service ceramics studio for both mobile events (retreats, workshops, markets) and yearlong homeschooling art classes.
As an artist, I love to create in many varieties of media, such as printmaking, collage, and clay. In the past three years, though, I’ve come to dedicate my work’s focus on sacred art and scratch pottery for the home. As an experienced teacher, I love to learn along with others and see how beauty blossoms through each student.
In 2025, My Catholic artwork has been showcased and sold at local advent markets in Montgomery and Houston, Sacred Art Live 2025 in Houston, TX and Fullness of Truth Conference in San Antonio, TX.
As an artist, I love to create in many varieties of media, such as printmaking, collage, and clay. In the past three years, though, I’ve come to dedicate most of my work’s focus to sacred art in clay and scratch pottery for the home. As an experienced teacher, I love to learn along with others and see how beauty blossoms through each student.
