Mary Potter Ceramics
Beautiful Original Handmade Pottery in Chatham Ontario
‘From concept to design and creation, all of my work is original, unique and handmade in my studio. Form and function are important elements of design that I strive to achieve in all of my work.’
What I do
Out of the Earth
‘My pieces are carefully designed with form and function in mind. I like to explore colours, textures, and shapes that are contemporary, visually appealing, and that span a wide aesthetic and range of functional elements.’
‘Each piece is carefully crafted from stoneware clay. Stoneware is ideal for functional ware because it can be fired at mid-range temperatures resulting in wares that are durable, oven and dishwasher safe.’
Functional Pieces Made With Care
Beautiful stoneware mugs, wheel thrown and finished in a variety of glaze finishes. Produced on the potter’s wheel and designed with balance and comfort in mind. These mugs will quickly become your favourite ‘go to’ for your morning cup of joe! Dishwasher and microwave safe. Capacity – 12-16 oz.
Cups/tumblers are one-of-a-kind! They are produced on the potter’s wheel and are finished in a glazes that are beautiful and durable. They are dishwasher and microwave safe, comfortable in the hand, and hold 8 oz. of your favourite adult beverage! A wine glass should hold a generous amount don’t you think?
Fresh garlic is best don’t you think? Beautiful, one-of-a-kind garlic pots make the perfect gift for the gourmet cook! Each is unique in design and hold a generous amount of garlic (3-4 heads). A good garlic pot should be designed to let air circulate and keep light out in order to reduce sprouting and early decay of fresh garlic. Each pot is wheel thrown and finished in gorgeous, vibrant glazes. Perfect to display!
These one-of-a-kind serving dishes make a statement! Perfect for game night, family gatherings, or anytime or occasion! Serve chips and dip in style! Wheel thrown stoneware. Dishwasher safe.
Serving bowls can make a statement on your table or be a stunning display piece. Each bowl is wheel thrown from smooth stoneware clay, hand painted or dipped in glazes for a beautiful, durable finish that is dishwasher safe! Bowls are a pleasure to make and a joy to use when well designed and executed.
Getting Lost in Clay
Pottery is a celebration of human ingenuity through history where ceramic vessels have been created to nourish body and soul, honour rituals, and celebrate life’s accomplishments.
I strive to create functional pieces that are useful, modern, and unique, in colours that are lively and invigorating. I enjoy pottery that is balanced, functional, comfortable for the user, and beautiful to behold.
Over the past many years, each interaction with clay has brought new meaning and understanding of the complexities of the medium and the patience, knowledge, and skill required to achieve good results.
As a ceramic artist and small batch potter, all of my work is wheel thrown from start to finish using stoneware clay. Each piece represents a work in progress that reveals an evolving approach to form and function.
"My pieces are meant to be used and loved."
How It All Started
Throughout my professional life I have had many roles that include nurse, educator, and administrator. Education and a desire for lifelong learning has provided many opportunities over the years. My professional work life was one that I carefully crafted and pursued with passion. Now, my passion turns to artistic endeavors, the pursuit of my craft, and clay specifically.
They say
Artful Birch Bark Coffee mug
A custom ordered coffee mug crafted to reflect a 'birch bark' motif. This piece of skillfully made pottery is but one example of the extraordinary work available from Mary Potter Ceramics
Peter H.- Customer
'Love my Garlic Keeper! So pretty and holds lots of garlic.'
Julie H. C.. - Customer
'I have ordered a number of pieces from Mary Potter Ceramics. The pieces are beautiful. The special order in this picture are the loveliest pottery pieces I have seen anywhere. I also have some spoon rests created with an embedded lace pattern from a piece of my grandmother’s linen. It is obvious that thought and care go into every piece.'
Katharine H. - Customer
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