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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Montgomery artist shapes community with Lone Star Clay Studio To clay artist Dee Mangum, Lone Star Clay Studio is more than a business; it is her lifelong dream and a community outlet. How it happened Mangum said her passion with clay started during her childhood years playing with clay in her own backyard and experimenting with modeling clay. Although Mangum did not pursue an artistic career, as an undergrad, she began working at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, making pottery for the museum’s exhibits. Today, she is the museum’s history demonstrator, where she teaches kids about Montgomery’s history while interacting with clay. In addition Mangum said her teaching experience comes from her time as a technology teacher. After retiring from teaching, Mangum said she opened Lone Star Clay Studio in May 2025. What’s special about it At Lone Star Clay Studio, Mangum walks people through hand-building clay. From the basics of clay to processing and glazing, Mangum teaches people of all skill levels. “Out of all the things that I make, when some- body comes to me and asks me to make an urn for one of their loved ones, I mean, that’s like the greatest honor,” Mangum said. “And so I made my parents’ [urns]. They’re both still living. So it feels kind of morbid, but they’re planning ahead ... and that’s probably some of the most special pieces I’ve made.”
At Lone Star Clay Studio, students are walked through all stages of clay art from hand-building clay to glazing.
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Private lessons and team-building services are among the studio’s o erings.
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308 Pond St., Ste. D, Montgomery www.lonestarclaystudio.com
Lone Star Clay Studio offers services for all skill levels.
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