Celebrating 50 years: How Billy Joe Craven molded his craft into a multi-million dollar pottery business - Gainesville Times

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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

04172021 CRAVEN 5.jpg — 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.