In the straight-edged, rectangle-shaped state of North Dakota, where fields of sunflowers bob their heads hello and wild bison play hide-and-seek in the prairie grasses, there's a gang of kids who are known for getting their hands deliciously dirty. They're not farmers or gardeners, they're the "Dakota Dough Shapers", the coolest pottery club you've ever heard of. Leading this merry band of mud maestros is a character sweeter than a spoonful of honey and bouncier than a jackrabbit on a trampoline. His name is Crusty Clay. Despite his name, Crusty isn't a grumpy old man. No, sir! He's a vibrant, talking lump of clay who's the heart and soul of North Dakota's pottery world. Crusty is always seen sporting a pair of rainbow-colored glasses made from hardened clay, which make his eyes look as big as dinner plates. These kids, under Crusty's hilarious yet expert guidance, create pottery that would make the Greek Gods jealous. They mold the North Dakota clay into everything from winking owls to twinkling stars, from towering castles to swirling tornadoes. And it's not just about shaping the clay. No, no, no, my dear friend! It's about giving life to their imagination. It's about feeling the joy of seeing a simple piece of earth transform into a beautiful piece of art. Crusty always says, "We're not just making pottery, we're making memories!" Yes, indeed, in the land of North Dakota, the Dakota Dough Shapers and Crusty Clay make magic happen, one wild, wacky, and wonderful piece of pottery at a time.