SPOONER CREEK
Michael Macone
Shell Lake, Wisconsin
Spooner Creek is the artwork of Michael Macone expressed in clay. He has been making pottery for over 30 years and his work is in collections around the world. Michael grew up in a very creative environment, as his mother was an artist and she encouraged his gift at an early age. In his high school years, Michael was introduced to clay and never looked back.
After attending Layton School of Art in Milwaukee for a year, Michael opened a small clay operation in Minneapolis in a one-stall garage. First, he created novel pottery planters shaped like blue jeans and called the work Klay Klothes. Then, he designed mirrors and vases, sold his work at prestigious art fairs throughout the country, and won many awards along the way. Finally, married with four school age children, Michael grew tired of traveling and searched for another way to market his work.
“That’s when I developed a unique engraving technique that allowed me to etch my designs right into the clay, rather than placing them only on the surface. This gives the work a dimensional quality that can be appreciated with the hand as well as the eye.” This process made it possible to produce a line of high quality ceramic art tiles that could be distributed wholesale. The new line was an instant hit and he called the new company Spooner Creek, which now offers a distinctive assortment of etched ceramic tiles. “We are zealous about keeping the line fresh and relevant. Our current accounts are proof that the line sells well since most of them have been repeat customers for years and years.” In 2002 Michael introduced “The Potter’s Shed” line of earthy clay artwork that he sells at art festivals and to galleries and shops across the country. Michael’s two sons, Miles and Clayton, work with him in their Northern Wisconsin studio.
Spooner Creek: Small Tall Tiles: She Believed
$ 23.50
This small tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Tall Tiles: Get On Your Way
$ 29.50
This large tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Greatest Adventure
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Small Tall Tiles: Teachers Plant Seeds
$ 23.50
This small tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Teacher Takes a Hand
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Stay Wild
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: My Kind of Weird
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Throw Kindness
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Having It All
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Wonderful Fairy Tale
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: Grateful
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Sunrise/Sunset
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Tall Tiles: Garden/Library
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This large tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Small Tall Tiles: Always Be Friends
$ 23.50
This small tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Small Tall Tiles: Wherever Your Are
$ 23.50
This small tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Small Arch Tiles: Kindness
$ 21.50
This small arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Wherever You Are
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Dear Mom
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Bookclub
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Congrats
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Wine Me Up
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Bottled Up
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Makes You Happy
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Wine Tag Tiles: Friend of Wine
$ 12.50
This fun ceramic wine tag is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family....
Spooner Creek: Magnet Tiles: Bottled Up
$ 9.50
This cute ceramic magnet tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family. Michael...
Spooner Creek: Magnet Tiles: Wine Me Up
$ 9.50
This cute ceramic magnet tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family. Michael...
Spooner Creek: Magnet Tiles: Today Is a Good Day
$ 9.50
This cute ceramic magnet tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family. Michael...
Spooner Creek: Magnet Tiles: Free Range Children
$ 9.50
This cute ceramic magnet tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone family. Michael...
Spooner Creek: Mini Charmer Tiles: Coffee Is Importanter
$ 12.50
This cute miniature ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: Love Takes Us Home
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Live In Grace
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Love Lives Here
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Instrument of Peace
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Done In Love
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Blessings Increase
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: Beautiful Chaos
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Family Rules
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: We’re Awesome!
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: The Lord Bless You
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Family Means
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Dog Wisdom
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Promise Me
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: In This Home
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: House Rules
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Rectangle: Irish Blessing
$ 31.50
This large rectangle ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Arch: Do What Makes You Smile
$ 31.50
This large arch ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Tall Tiles: Walk In Woods
$ 29.50
This large tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
Spooner Creek: Large Tall Tiles: Life Grandkids
$ 29.50
This large tall ceramic wall tile is handmade in Shell Lake, Wisconsin by the Macone...
