Carl Block has been making face jugs for as long as we have been in Waxahachie, Texas.  That would be since 1987.  He is one of the first folks we met when we moved to town and opened a shop.
Carl is familiar with the Southern tradition of face jug making; combine that with his love of color, his family history of vacations to Mexico and his never-ending imagination and you get a man who can't quit turning out some amazing terra-cotta pottery!
I recently had the opportunity of taking a workshop with Carl.  With his past many years of teaching it is no wonder that he can put on a hell of a workshop and make everyone feel creative. 
As Carl spoke of his art and his approach to making art, I had new insight into his pottery.  I was reminded of the huge amount of work and intuitive thought that goes in to each piece.  He spoke of his mantra ATD (attention to detail) and my favorite quote "I breath the spirit into each piece".  Having known Carl for such a length of time, I can say he truly has the spirit in art and soul.
Carl is retired from years of teaching and inspiring Waxahachie’s high schoolers. We know he was a loved teacher and mentor as many x-students stop by the gallery to see Carl’s artwork and collect his pieces.
If he's not turning jugs, he's hanging out with his sweet extended family, riding his bike, kayaking, or hanging out with his sweet talented gal Eliza.
Always keeping on the sunny side, that’s Carl.
We are honored to have had years of close friendship and traveled the art journey with Carl.