Successful Georgia pottery business celebrates 50 years
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Celebrating 50 years: How Billy Joe Craven molded his craft into a multi-million dollar pottery business Billy Joe Craven stills throws pots daily even in retirement at his Gillsville business. Craven Pottery just turned 50 years old. - photo by Scott Rogers
Hours before the crack of dawn, Billy Joe Craven turns on his potter’s wheel, transforming blocks of clay into commercial pottery and works of art.
Although the founder of Craven Pottery Inc. in Gillsville announced his retirement over seven years ago, the 73-year-old still produces around 100 pieces a day.
“When I retired I went home and sat on the porch for a little while, and realized I can’t sit on the porch,” Craven said while making a large pot. “So, I kept coming back. They named me ‘Boomerang.’”