Our Story
Driftwood & Clay began with a simple vision: to create a totally rad space where creativity, nature, and community thrive. It’s a place to explore, experiment, and feel inspired—whether you’re making art, discovering plants, or connecting with others.
Meet the people behind Driftwood & Clay that make this space available. They are artists, makers, and instructors who care about creating a space that feels approachable, hands-on, and real.
The Driftwood Ladies
Beki Javernick
Beki is a longtime Cañon City resident, ceramic artist, and former farmer of 15 years who brings a deep appreciation for community, creativity, and the natural world to everything she builds. Through Driftwood & Clay and The DIG — Driftwood Interactive Greenhouse — she has created a welcoming space where art, nature, and people come together. Beki believes in accessible creative outlets, repurposing and caring for the earth, and she is passionate about creating opportunities for artists and community members to learn, share skills, and make things togetherFounder
Moriah Gallagher
Social Media and Instructor
Commissions and InstructorShari Knight
Shari keeps things running behind the scenes and is known as the “store mom.” She’s been working with clay since she was five, helping her grandmother fire kilns, and has spent a lifetime exploring painting, pottery, and mixed media. She taught pottery for over 15 years and focuses on creating a supportive space where people can learn in their own way, with a style she describes as “controlled chaos”—expect the unexpected. Outside the studio, she loves being a mom and grandmother. Her advice: give yourself grace, make a mess, and don’t get too attached—mistakes are part of the process.