Deb Connors - Farmers Market Manager

While out visiting farms, we decided to take a slight detour to Grain Valley to visit Julie Brodersen. Cedarthorn Clay Creations. It has been a few years since I visited Julie’s workshop so was very overdue. Julie got her love of pottery from her grandmother; she took those happy memories and made it into a business. Julies home business has taken over her garage and basement, which allows her to have designated areas, set up for each item she makes. Julie makes all of her clay creations in the garage; I think my favorite thing is the small clay warming pies they are super cute and make great gifts.

The basement is where she creates all the rosehip potpourri, melts and candles. You can smell Julie’s booth at the market way before you ever see it. Customers choose and scoop the scent of their choice and can purchase a bottle of refresher oil to give the potpourri a boost when needed. All of Julie’s items have a rustic quality so fit with almost any decor.

No visit would be complete without heading to the backyard to socialize with the chickens. They each have their own personality and are probably the prettiest most spoiled chickens I have ever seen. They are truly living the good life in the chicken world. Julie is usually at the market every Sunday April through the end of August and back again in November. If you miss her at the Market, you can always visit her website and order on line. www.cedarthorncandles.com