Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters

In Santa Clara Pueblo, a Tewa family keeps a centuries-old tradition alive by shaping clay into pottery entirely by hand, treating each piece with respect for the spirit known as Clay-Old-Woman. Gia Rose and her relatives gather natural clay from the earth, form it using traditional techniques, and fire the work in simple outdoor kilns. As modern life changes around them, their dedication to the craft becomes both a challenge and a celebration of their heritage. The story follows their daily practice, showing how the art of pottery links past and present for the Pueblo people.