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Functional wares, such as vases, pots, bowls, or plates, shaped from moist clay and hardened by heat.

Subcategories

• Earthenware
• Stoneware

Resources in This Category

• A Touch Of Southwestern Flavor

  http://terri_27104.tripod.com/southwesternflavor/
  Handmade and hand-painted pottery.

• Adrienne's Ceramic Expressions

  http://acepottery.com/
  Wheel thrown and hand built functional pottery and decorative Raku.

• Andrew Walford Pottery

  http://www.andrewwalford.co.za/
  Located in Shongweni Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Porcelain, stoneware, chun glazing.

• Architectural Ceramic Design

  https://www.aceramicdesign.com/
  Handmade and wheel thrown ceramics include dinnerware, gardenware, housewares, wineware and Raku by Alan and Donna Podesto from Sonoma county, California.

• Barisof Designs

  http://www.potterybybarisof.com/
  Functional fine art pottery for daily use in the home with high temperature glazes in many colors on stoneware and porcelain, as well as Raku pottery.

• Barking Fish Pottery

  http://www.barkingfishpottery.com/
  Offering individually crafted and fired vases, bowls, pots, fish and fountains in porcelain or stoneware.

• Bay River Pottery

  http://www.bayriverpottery.com/
  Functional pottery made by Candace Young, which includes stoneware and raku. Located in Bayboro, North Carolina.

• Ben Wolff Pottery

  http://benwolffpottery.com/
  Offers planters, dishware and various ceramics made by the artist in his Goshen, Connecticut studio using a wide selection of clays, glazes and finishes.

• Bluebonnet Pottery and Gift Gallery

  http://www.bluebonnetpottery.com/
  Offers functional dinnerware in a variety of color combinations. Information on studio classes. Brenham, Texas.

• Breath of the Llano

  http://www.angelfire.com/nm/BreathoftheLlano/
  Sculptural pots, jars, planters and candle-holders using clay from the mountains of Central New Mexico.

• Bruning Pottery

  http://bruningpottery.com/
  A family business in Snohomish, Washington making high fire porcelain and stoneware items for the home and garden.

• Catoctin Pottery

  http://www.catoctinpottery.com/
  Functional and sculptural pieces. Directions and information about Holiday Tour.

• Ceci Capen Clay Studio

  http://www.etsy.com/shop/CeciCapenClayStudio
  Wheel thrown and hand built functional and Raku pottery. One of a kind items ranging from kitchen pieces, decorative and funky.

• Circa Ceramics

  http://www.etsy.com/shop/CircaCeramics
  Decorative and functional art by Andy Witt and Nancy Pizarro.

• Clare Wratten Ceramics

  http://www.clarewratten.co.uk/
  Porcelain and celadon ceramic vases, cups and teapots.

• Classic Lines Pottery

  http://www.classiclinespottery.com/
  Handmade teapots as well as teas, and accessories.

• Clay Coyote Pottery

  http://www.claycoyote.com/
  Functional pottery for everyday use.

• Clayworks Pottery

  http://www.clayworkspottery.com/
  Stoneware and porcelain for tabletop and home decor by Helaine Sorgen.

• Coastal Clay Works

  http://coastalclayworks.com/
  Beach inspired hand made porcelain and stoneware fish house night lights, tea lights, fan/light pulls, napkin rings, and planters with character.

• Cold Mountain Pottery

  http://www.coldmountainpottery.com/
  Potters James Morrison and Debra Dudley create wheel-thrown functional pieces in high-fire stoneware as well as a line of mugs with embossed graphics depicting Rocky Mountain flora and fauna. Billings, Montana.

• Connie's Clay of Fundy

  http://www.clayoffundy.com/
  Functional and decorative pottery. Illustrations of styles and catalog available for download. Includes pictures of work displayed in the store/gallery and directions. East Machias, Maine.

• Cooper Mays Pottery and Gallery

  http://coopermays.com/
  Features porcelain dinnerware in a range of handmade colors. Includes information on the crafters as well as the glazing process.

• Davy Pottery

  http://www.davypottery.com/
  Contemporary handmade pottery, high plains stoneware and wholesale ceramics by artist Susan Davy.

• Eliza Hurdle Ceramics

  http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/elizahurdle/
  Handmade tableware and decorative pieces including teapot, cup and saucer, platter, vase and other pieces with a mermaid theme.

• ESP Pottery

  http://www.esp-pottery.com/
  Focuses on functional clay giftware, all handcrafted at the studio in Ellington, Connecticut.

• Evergreen Pottery

  http://www.evergreenpottery.com/
  Hand-thrown pottery from downeast Maine.

• Fireborn Studios

  http://www.fireborn.com/
  Handmade functional pottery in a variety of artistic glazes.

• Firecat Pottery

  http://www.firecatpottery.com/
  Cat themed plates, bells, clocks, planters, sculpture. Custom cat items available. All pieces are handmade by Jeannette L. Jennings.

• Front Avenue Pottery and Tile Company

  http://www.frontavenuepotteryandtile.com/
  Includes pottery and tile catalogs, on-line gallery, and brief information about the pottery.

• Glorian Ceramics

  http://www.glorianceramics.com/
  Features hand painted bowls, boxes, teapots, vases, children's tea sets, platters, trays and dinnerware.

• Green Road Pottery, LLC

  http://www.greenroadpottery.com/
  A display of functional dinnerware and sculpture by Brook Bell Johnson, specializing in garden and orchid pots.

• Gypsy Potters

  http://www.gypsy-potters.com/
  Online gallery showcasing contemporary wheel thrown and handbuilt stoneware and porcelain.

• Heidi's Pottery

  http://www.heidispottery.com/
  Functional pottery by Heidi Kunkel, ceramic artist.

• Holman Pottery

  http://www.holmanpottery.com/
  Hand thrown functional pottery, unique holiday ware, and fine art objects.

• Honeybee Ceramics

  http://honeybeeceramics.com/
  Switch and outlet plates, wall clocks and small tiles, all made of ceramic by Beth Sherman.

• I B Remsen, Potter

  http://www.ibremsen-potter.com/
  Display of ceramic tableware and special order items. Tour of studio which is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

• I did This

  http://www.ididthis.fsworld.co.uk/
  Features an original style of handpainted items. Includes plates, bowls, cups, and kitchen and bath accessories.

• J. Mendicino

  http://www.jmendicino.com/
  Modern home accessories handmade in the artist's studio in Northern California. The pieces are either slip-casted or wheel thrown.

• Jack Pottery

  http://jackpottery.tripod.com/index.html
  Functional and decorative stoneware and raku pottery.

• James Guggina Ceramics

  http://www.coolpots.com/
  Offers functional hand-thrown, high fired bowls, mugs, plates, servers and vases. Includes show schedule.

• Janet Blanchard Pottery

  http://jblanchardpots.bizland.com/
  Redware, slipware, and fiber arts pottery in original and traditional designs. Uses sgraffito and slip trailing techniques.

• Jordana Rene

  http://www.jordanarene.com/
  An artist and designer of unique ceramic art including sushi plates, Meditation art stones and Judaica.

• Kairava Ceramics

  http://www.ceramicdesign.co.nz/
  New Zealand ceramic artist offers tableware and crockery, wallart, gift items and jewelry.

• Kari Ceramics

  http://www.kariceramics.com/
  The studio of Kari Ytterdal creates hand made functional ceramics for the kitchen, dining table and bathroom.

• Kentmere Pottery

  http://www.kentmerepottery.co.uk/
  Ceramics by Gordon Fox who specializes in lamps, tableware, individual pieces, commemorative items and commissions.

• Korff Ceramic Originals

  http://korfforiginals.com/
  Specializing in personalized piggy banks, dinnerware, and birthday plates.

• Kulina Folk Art

  http://kulinafolkart.com/
  Redware sgraffito and slipware original designs and historical interpretations of American and European folk art. Includes gallery of patterns available.

• Lovejoy Art and Design

  http://www.lovejoyart.com/
  Raku and pit-fired pottery by California artist Jon Lovejoy. Includes gallery of recent work and descriptions of techniques.

• Lucienne de Mauny Ceramics

  http://www.luciennedemauny.co.uk/
  Catalogue of a range of slip decorated tableware made at this studio pottery in Oxfordshire. Also details of how to order commemorative/corporate ware, house name and number plaques.

• Mary Judy Art Studio

  http://www.maryjudy.com/
  Produces ceramic lizards, bowls, and vessels.

• Mug Revolution

  http://mugrevolution.com/
  Wheel-thrown, high fired coffee mugs handmade in Bend, Oregon by Owen Dearing. Available personalized with name or pet's paw print, and company logo.

• Nichibei Potters

  http://www.nichibeipotters.com/
  The pottery specializes in pots that fuse traditional Japanese folk art with modern tastes. Located in California.

• Oakleaf Pottery

  http://www.oakleafpottery.com/
  Functional, decorative pottery, hand-thrown and decorated by Roy Yoder. Specialties include the wedding bowl, anniversary plate, custom-made items. Gift certificates available.

• Orcas Island Pottery

  http://www.orcasislandpottery.com/
  This cooperative displays the works of about two dozen potters. Introductions to the potters, many photographs of their work.

• Our Name Is Mud

  http://www.ournameismud.com/
  Handmade pottery by NYC artists. Features personalized items, whimsical gifts, earthenware designs.

• Out of the Fire Studio

  http://www.outofthefirestudio.com/
  Hand sculpted and wheel thrown functional and decorative pottery items.

• Page Pottery

  http://www.pagepottery.com/
  JR and Kristen Page are husband and wife potters who create handmade pottery, one of a kind art pieces, and functional dinnerware.

• Pat Marsello Ceramics

  http://www.marsellobrushwork.com/
  Functional ceramic art with an oriental theme. Images, biography, curriculum vitae, and process. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Piattini Ceramics

  http://www.piattini.net/
  Functional hand decorated ceramics. Pieces are designed and made in the USA using food safe Italian glazes and bisqueware imported from Florence.

• Pine Hollow Pottery

  http://www.pinehollowpottery.com/
  Porcelains by Randy and Gloria Huggins including vases, plates, wedding masks, planters, wall hangings.

• Potters

  http://www.pottersbristol.com/
  Shop selling the work of 50 UK potters. A co-operative venture run by the makers. Site gives details of members with a photo of their work.

• Pottery Rowe

  http://www.potteryrowe.com/
  Gallery and studio of Kentucky artist Melvin D. Rowe. Features a wide variety of functional, decorative, and one of a kind pieces. Images, biography, exhibition information, orders.

• R. Wood Studio Ceramics

  http://www.rwoodstudio.com/
  Hand built pottery for everyday use and serving.

• Rare Earth Pottery

  http://www.rareearthpottery.com/
  Handmade functional ceramics with several glazes for the bathroom and kitchen. Multiple glazes, custom orders, and instructional videos available.

• Reckless Designs

  http://www.recklessdesigns.com/
  British made brightly coloured ceramics and designer pottery.

• Richard Baxter, Potter

  http://www.richardbaxter.co.uk/
  British potter producing individual and collectible ceramics ranging from domestic earthenware pottery to porcelain bowls.

• River Pottery

  http://www.riverpottery.com/
  The work of the pottery studio of James and Kay Fox.

• Robert Gordon Australia

  http://www.robertgordonaustralia.com/
  Australian made kitchen and tableware.

• RS Lang Studio Art Pottery

  http://www.rslangpottery.com/
  Handmade porcelain pottery. Provides an artist biography, gallery, links, an archive of earlier pots and contact information.

• Sandy King Martin

  http://www.skmpottery.com/
  Artist created thrown and hand-built slab pottery. Functional and ritual pieces, Judaica, communion ware and other specialty pottery.

• Santa Cruz Pottery

  http://www.santacruzpottery.com/
  Offers functional and decorative ceramics through their workshop and gallery located in Santa Cruz, California.

• Sarah Guerry Pottery

  http://guerrys.tripod.com/
  Hand-thrown and hand-carved pieces glazed on the incised parts while exposing the natural clay in other areas.

• Sheepscot River Pottery

  http://www.sheepscot.com/
  Functional pieces hand or slip-molded from pure porcelain English clay in the Edgecomb, Maine studio.

• Small House Pottery

  http://www.smallhousepottery.com/
  A variety of practical handcrafted pottery and unique glazes.

• Something Special Earthenware

  http://www.somethingspecialearthenware.com/
  Handcrafted functional and decorative Maine made earthenware for home and garden.

• Soup Studios Pottery

  http://soupstudios.com/
  Hand-built, functional pottery created by Jamie Voivedich in Athens, Georgia.

• Suffolk Potteries

  http://www.suffolkpotteries.co.uk/
  Makers of handthrown English terracotta for use in the kitchen and garden.

• Tamiko Designs & Gallery

  http://www.tamikodesigns.com/
  Ceramic and pottery artist specializing in wheel throwing and hand building of unique vases, containers, dinnerware, nesting bowls.

• Tested by Fire

  http://www.testedbyfire.com/
  Dinnerware and tabletop pottery in a variety of glazes.

• The Lion Pottery

  http://www.thelionpotter.com/
  Handmade functional pottery by David and Junko Young, a husband and wife potter team who lives in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

• Tradpots

  http://www.tradpots.co.uk/
  Traditional hand-thrown pottery crafted in the UK by Mark Baker.

• Turn and Burn Pottery

  http://www.turnandburnpottery.com/
  Functional pottery produced in Seagrove, North Carolina by David and Deborah Garner.

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