90-year-old Powell County artist draws visitors with hand-thrown pottery near the Red River Gorge

Powell County’s tourism reputation may start with the Red River Gorge and world-class rock climbing, but a new local profile from LEX18 highlights another attraction: a 90-year-old artist selling hand-thrown pottery in the county.

According to the LEX18 report published Aug. 7, the artist’s work has become a destination for people looking for something beyond the area’s outdoor draw. The story frames her pottery as an unexpected counterpoint to the hiking and climbing visitors often plan around when they come to the Gorge region.

LEX18 describes the pottery as hand-thrown, emphasizing that the pieces are made using traditional forming methods rather than mass production. The report also places the artist in Powell County’s broader visitor landscape, suggesting that travelers who come for the Gorge may find themselves stopping for the pottery as well.

In the LEX18 account, the artist’s age is a central part of the interest, underscoring how long-term community craft can still function as a storefront offering for customers. The story presents the shop-and-sale component as part of her ongoing engagement with the public, rather than a one-time show or event.

The LEX18 profile does not change the county’s established outdoor tourism identity, but it expands what visitors might consider when they are in the area. For residents, it adds another form of local economic activity tied to the same visitor traffic, only expressed through arts and handmade goods rather than gear or outdoor recreation.

The LEX18 report was published Aug. 7, and the next step for readers interested in purchasing or learning more would be to follow the details included in the original coverage from the outlet, including where and how the pottery is offered.