Orr Clay STudio

Tana Holderman-Orr

Art has been a lifelong passion, shaping my identity and offering a way to express and connect with the world. I studied painting, drawing, and printmaking, earning a BA in Arts and Performance from the University of Texas at Dallas and an Art Education Certification from Texas Woman’s University. For 18 years, I taught art at Plano ISD, helping students explore their creativity.

After meeting my husband, Eric, in 2015, I discovered a love for working with clay. Learning to throw on the wheel opened up a new artistic journey for me. Clay’s versatility allows me to blend my drawing and painting skills with glaze application, creating unique colors and designs.

Now retired, I continue teaching in the studio, where I love seeing students find relaxation and joy in the creative process. Art is more than just making—it’s a way to express, reflect, and leave a lasting legacy. My hope is that others feel the same passion for art that Eric and I do, finding their own creative voice to share with the world.

I am a retired elementary Art and STEAM teacher with 22 years of classroom experience. Teaching has always been my passion, and I love inspiring young minds to explore their creativity. Now, at Orr Clay Studio, I offer hands-on clay art lessons for Kindergarten through 5th grade students. My goal is to create a fun and engaging environment where kids can experiment, learn, and express themselves through art.

Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—available times are listed below. Please contact the studio to set up your lessons. I look forward to sharing the joy of art with your young one!

Stacey Medler

Eric Orr

Eric Orr holds a BFA from the University of North Texas, an MFA in Art Education from Southern Methodist University, and an MA in Ceramics from the University of Dallas. He has over 30 years of experience teaching art at all levels, including two years in Italy for North Lake College’s Rome Studies Program. He has also worked in art sales for Sax Art Education and currently teaches private art and ceramics lessons in Flower Mound and Copper Canyon. Eric is retired from his kiln repair business, Kilns N Wheels LLC, but remains an active member of the Cross Timbers Artist Guild.

Clay is my chosen medium—it offers a tactile connection and a sense of permanence, whether functional or expressive. The process is both a challenge and a leap of faith: shaping, firing, and glazing require trust in the materials and the kiln’s unpredictable nature. My work, inspired by ancient forms, dreams, wordplay, and nature, often carries a sense of humor and subconscious order.

Artists are guided by their hands, hearts, and a touch of the divine. Life is short—art is long.