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Welcome to our Directory of Potters

As our mission focuses on North Carolina pottery, only North Carolina potters and ceramic artists who have chosen to submit a listing are listed in our directory. We hope this directory helps you along the way on your North Carolina pottery adventure!

Instructions for Submitting A Listing


Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Margie & Matthew Nance
Business Description

We produce handmade functional and decorative stoneware. All our pottery is lead-free,conventional oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. We use our hands, clay, and artistry to create a piece of pottery worthy to use and display in your home.

County
Randolph
Physical Address
6109 Brantley Gordon Rd, Denton, NC 27239
Business Phone
336-857-2485
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Potter Name(s)
Mark Heywood, Meredith Heywood
Business Description

We are all affected by the global health crisis in one way or another.
Because of this our gallery is closed to the public for now.
Our work is available online through our website. If you don't see what it is you are looking for please don't hesitate to call. PLEASE LEAVE A CALL BACK NUMBER as we are frequently too muddy to pick up the phone.

County
Randolph
Physical Address
1013 Fork Creek Mill Rd, Seagrove, NC
Business Phone
336-873-9276
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is ONLY open by appointment.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Julie Olson
Business Description

I create wheel thrown and hand built functional and non-functional pieces ranging from tableware to yard art. I work in gas-fired stoneware, electric-fired earthenware, and raku. My signature pieces are wheel thrown, altered, and hinged boxes.

County
Durham
Physical Address
3915 Rivermont Rd, Durham NC 27712
Business Phone
919-641-6808
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is ONLY open by appointment and for kiln openings.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Mary L. Farrell
Business Description

Founded in 1977. Westmoore Pottery makes traditional earthenware and stoneware, some plain and some decorated, with a concentration on styles of pottery that were made or used in North Carolina prior to 1840.

County
Moore
Physical Address
4622 Busbee Rd, Seagrove, NC 27341
Business Phone
910-464-3700
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Potter Name(s)
William & Pam Kennedy
Business Description

The art of growing crystals in the glaze during firing. We can't control where, how many, or if the crystals will grow. No piece of crystalline will be the same. Our shop is set up so you can watch what we are doing that day. Kiln opening every Sat. at 12:30.

County
Randolph
Physical Address
126 East Ave., Seagrove, NC 27341
Business Phone
336-460-2936
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Maggie Jones & Freeman Jones
Business Description

Since 1984 Maggie and Freeman Jones have been producing a functional and decorative line of stoneware pottery. Since the turn of the new century, they have been producing one of a kind, decorative ceramics still based on function.

County
McDowell
Physical Address
2782 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
Business Phone
828-337-0992
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is ONLY open by appointment and for kiln openings.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Tom Gray
Business Description

Maker of handmade stoneware. Pottery for the arts, acts and rituals of food preparation, serving, and supping.

County
Randolph
Physical Address
1480 Fork Creek Mill Rd, Seagrove, NC 27341
Business Phone
336-873-8270
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Scott & Bobbie Thomas
Business Description

Thomas Pottery is a studio where art and nature become one. The beauty of the countryside with its rich colors, textures, and shapes is captured in clay for a lifetime. Just as in nature, each stoneware creation is unique and represents the artistic vision of Scott and Bobbie.

County
Moore
Physical Address
1295 NC-705, Seagrove, NC 27341
Business Phone
336-879-4145
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Potter Name(s)
Benjamin & Bonnie Burns
Business Description

We make functional stoneware pottery. High fired reduction and electric hand decorated pots. We make a wide range of colorful glazes and hand decorated wildlife and floral motifs. We are known for our red, blue, green, and dramatic black and white glazes.

County
Randolph
Physical Address
437 N Broad St, Seagrove, NC, 27341
Business Phone
336-873-8066
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.
Business Name
Potter Name(s)
Elixir Porcelain Olive Oil Dispenser
Business Description

The Bright Angle is a ceramic design studio based in Asheville, NC. Rooted in thoughtful design and careful craftsmanship, we create ceramics to bring beauty and function to the world.

County
Ashe
Physical Address
207 Coxe Ave Studio 15, Asheville, NC 28801
Business Phone
(828) 771-6966
What is your shop/studio availability?
My studio/shop is open to the public.