The Workshop

My wife, Carol, and I moved close to Pittsboro, NC, in 1983 and bought an old farm at the end of a dirt road that has served as our home and pottery ever since. 

With the help of my apprentices, I refine three local stoneware clays into an attractive, durable clay body. 

We make a full line of tableware for domestic use, and a range of planters for the garden. I specialize in making very large pots, planters, jars, vases and jugs. 

Please browse the rest of our website to learn more about the pottery, and come visit us at one of our Kiln Openings held three times a year.

NEW - Find out about our new kiln and see construction photos.

The Kiln

My 900 cu. ft. kiln is a modification of a 14th century kiln from Northern Thailand, and is similar in firing principle to the Southern groundhog kiln. 

We fill and fire it three times a year, each firing holds about 2000 pots, big and small. The kiln takes six days to load, three and a half days to fire, and a week to cool.

Unloading is always a thrill!