GoldhawkPotteryEtc

Colorful stoneware pottery - that's what I make in my home studio. I moved to Western New York (Rochester, Buffalo area) in 2010 and realized my dream of opening a home studio. I use an old Randall kick wheel and an electric kiln. With my handmade slab roller I make hand constructed pieces too such as plates, platters, vases and more. I'm trying out new tricks every day. Read more about my work, get promotions, and preview pottery in progress here:

http://www.facebook.com/goldhawkpottery
http://clayandginger.tumblr.com

2012 CRAFT SHOWS: I will be selling this summer at the Saturday Artisan Market at the Central Wharf in Buffalo, NY. The market is open for 8 Saturdays - June 2 & 23, July 7 & 21, August 11 & 18, and September 8 & 22. The market is open 10 am to 4 pm. I'll be participating in other shows closer to the holidays.

Pinterest users: I just started making boards too and I am being very careful about featuring other Etsy sellers (I provide your name, if not a link, in the description box). If you'd like to feature me and my work, please add "via GoldhawkPotteryEtc.etsy.com" to each pin. It helps so people can find me - otherwise the original link may get lost. Thanks!

Starting in 2012 I am featuring beautiful handmade upcycled wine cork trivets and coasters made by my dad. He's been making these for years and they are a perfect accompaniment to my pottery pieces.

My vision is to create pottery pieces for everyday use that are unique and well designed. All pottery is handmade by me, using white stoneware clay with my stamp or initials at the bottom. Each piece is fired twice - once in a bisque fire (for 12 hours of firing, then 24 hours of cooling) and then glaze fired in a kiln (also 10 hours of firing to cone 6 or more than 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, then 24 hours of cooling). Therefore, each piece takes at least two weeks from start to finish (and that is the minimum, it generally takes a lot longer than that to fill the kiln). All pottery is also dishwasher, oven and microwave safe. All glazes are lead free and therefore food safe.

The size dimensions are provided in each description. Also, pottery can be heavy and require a larger shipping box so shipping charges may be a little higher than other items such as clothing or jewelry. I ship using Priority mail, and if shipping costs less than what I charged, I will refund you the difference over $1. I pack each item in bubble wrap and cushion items with packing peanuts and extra paper.

My yarn bowls were featured in the Marketplace at Vogue Knitting Live in New York City in January 2012! I also recently started using Pinterest - so you can find me at http://pinterest.com/goldhawkpottery

Check out these blogs and sites where I have been featured:
http://thetypeahousewife.com
http://taffetadarlings.blogspot.com
http://rochesternystreetteam.blogspot.com
http://www.thehandmadegiftguide.com
http://www.chicandgreendaily.com

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I am pleased to belong to the following teams: RNEST - Rochester New York Etsy Street Team (RNEST), Buffalo Etsians, the Etsy Mud Team (EMT), and the Etsy Sellers on Tumblr Team (EOT).
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If you are in New York State, I am required to charge sales tax. Its a complicated issue so I am working on determining how best to make this charge as NYS tax rates differ by location all over the state.

Please enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.