Is pottery safe in the dishwasher? How about the microwave? Oven?

Yes to all! All stoneware pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe. The only exception to this is our Raku- fired pieces that are meant for only decorative use.  

When used for oven baking, do not preheat the oven. Place pottery in a cold oven. Extreme temperature changes should be avoided. All of our glazes are lead free.

Do you take special orders?

Some of our potters are able to take a limited number of special orders. Depending on the order, the potters will most often only take orders during the winter/early spring each year (Jan-April). Please email or visit our shop to inquire about specific items.

Do you ship?

Yes. Here's how: we carefully pack your pottery using the double-boxing method which we have found is the safest way to ship pottery. This ensures that there is enough padding to absorb heavy movement of the package and will protect the pottery in the event the outer package is bent or punctured. We then take the package to UPS or the post office for shipping, depending on what we feel will most cost efficient. Your credit card will be charged for the shipping fee plus 10% of the pottery price for packing and handling. (For example, if your pottery was $25, the packing fee is $2.50) After we ship the item, we will send you an email (or phone call if you prefer) letting you know the exact shipping charge and when the package is due to arrive.

Do you teach classes?

When they are available, potters in our studio do offer private lessons in either wheel-throwing or hand-building.

Wheel: Up to five students at a time. Age 6 and older.*

Hand-building: Up to 8 students at a time. Age 4 and older.*

Length: 2 hours

*ALL students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the lesson. The adult is not required to participate.

To make arrangements for individual or group lessons, call us at (828) 884-5131. Lessons are contingent on the teacher’s schedule, so try to call several weeks in advance to increase the chance of availability. All pottery produced will be glazed and available for pickup or shipping within 6 weeks.

Prices for private lessons (all materials and firing included) are as follows:

1 person: $125

2 people: $115 per person

3 people: $105 per person

Groups of 4 or more: $95 per person

The Transylvania Community Arts Council also offers pottery classes; learn more at www.tcarts.org or 828-884-2787. Brevard Clay in downtown Brevard also offers lessons; contact them at brevardclay@gmail.com or 828-884-2529.