2-Watts Creative Center was established in 2002 by Steven and Corky Watt and is definitely a “family business.”  Steve left his Engineering position to start the company, but returned to Engineering about three years later because operating cash ran low.  Since then, our daughter, Jessica Lanning, has been the manager and we hire at least one part-time person.  Steve and Corky work at the studio on Thursday nights and Saturdays, often teaching classes.  We have grown every year and are currently in our third location.

2-Watts Creative Center is an ART Studio where YOU are the Artist, providing hands-on recreational opportunities in a variety of art mediums for people of all ages.  We feature, Warm Glass Fusing, Potters Wheels, Paint-Your-Own Pottery, Potters Wheels, Polymer Clay, Ceramic Clay Hand-Building, Art & Craft Classes, Parties, Hand-made gifts, Custom Artwork and More.  We are located in a storefront in historic downtown Monument, Colorado.

There are no appointments necessary to come in and have fun.  Customers come in and choose a project and we have all the supplies, materials and equipment for the customer to finish their piece.  Pricing is by the piece or by the class (as applicable).  We do not charge a studio fee.  There are arts and crafts available for all ages, so this is great family entertainment, with many activities in the $10-$20 range (less than the cost of a movie with snacks).

From senior electronics engineer to store owner and artist -- what a journey!  Steve Watt has a Bachelors of Science in Electronics Engineering and is a Certified Ceramics Teacher.  He knows ceramics inside-out, teaches potters wheel classes, and is a resident artist.  Ask him about his sand sculptures when you come in.  Steve is also an award-winning glass artist.

Little Known Facts:  Steve & Corky share a combined family of five daughters and three sons, as well as nine grandchildren.  They have been married since April Fools Day, 2001.  Soul mates, they work well together and enjoy their shared family.

Corky Reed-Watt works as a Quality Program Manager during the day and transforms by night into a 2-Watts proprietor.  With a Bachelors of Science in Business Management & Information Systems and a Certified Ceramic Teacher certificate under her belt, she specializes in glazing classes and her own artwork.  She was one of the featured artists for "Banner Holidays" in Monument for 2007.  She will graduate with her MBA in June 2010.

Recently, Corky won in the Pikes Peak Library show and her paintings will be showing in the Rockrimmon library in May 2010 and the Monument library in June 2010.

2-Watts Philanthropy:  2-Watts has been proud to donate bowls to our Community Empty Bowl dinner for several years (80+ in 2008), as well as hundreds of dollars in gifts and gift certificates for charity events.  We also have sponsored children's groups and donated artwork to TESSA in Colorado Springs.  In addition, we have personally helped many handicapped and/or termally ill people increase their quality of life through art.

Who are our kids? 

Teresa -- Works as a financial aid counselor at a beauty college while working on her Bachelors degree.  Has three beautiful children: Dominick, Corinna and Antoine.  Dominick has worked part-time at 2-Watts.  Teresa is married to Eric.

Stephanie -- Lives and works in Denver.  Owns a lovely townhouse.

Jessica -- Is our Manager at 2-Watts and has 4 great kids:  Thomas, Samantha, Elizabeth and Jonathan.

George -- Manager of a Grease Monkey.  Makes a great barb-b-q and just became a first-time father with his son, George Jr.  Married to Karlie.

Audra -- Works as an Admin Assistant.  She and her husband, Marty, are proud parents of our gandson, Logan.

Daina -- Has worked at Sea World and Disney World in Florida.  Now lives works at King Soopers in Colorado Springs so we can see her more! Engaged to Jeremy.

Blake -- Has a Bachelors degree in aviation and weather; works for Frontier Airlines.

Leo -- Attending Colorado Technical University to become a programmer.  Works part time at 2-Watts.  Engaged to Becca.

Sparky was born on Valentines Day, 2003.  He is a Maine Coon cat.  He has extra toes and can actually use part of his hand like we use our thumbs.  Our other cat, sweet Joe, died in 2007.  Sparky's new brothers names are Joe and Snowball!  They are still relatively young, so they drive us all nuts!  Snowball is a flamepoint and Joe is a medium hair gray.