brightleafpottery

Bright Leaf Pottery

Washington, D.C.

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Phyllis Lohec Turnham

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Announcement Bright Leaf Pottery was established in 2008 as a working studio for educational and practical use. It is operated out of my home in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

For me, the idea of perfection as an end result with my pots is not necessarily a conventional, perfectly round bowl -- I prefer a certain unevenness in my work, a little wabi-sabi, a wrinkle here or there. I am not looking for the perfect, symmetrical bowl; I want to make a bowl that feels comfortable in my hands and for my work to have a feeling of timelessness, earthiness and practicality. I hope the stoneware you purchase from my shop will be used and enjoyed for every-day use for many years to come!

For more information and to see more of my work, go to www.brightleafpottery.com, www.instagram/brightleafpottery, or visit Bright Leaf Pottery and its potters at www.facebook.com/brightleafpottery.

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Last updated on Feb 25, 2019

Bright Leaf Pottery was established in 2008 as a working studio for educational and practical use. It is operated out of my home in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

For me, the idea of perfection as an end result with my pots is not necessarily a conventional, perfectly round bowl -- I prefer a certain unevenness in my work, a little wabi-sabi, a wrinkle here or there. I am not looking for the perfect, symmetrical bowl; I want to make a bowl that feels comfortable in my hands and for my work to have a feeling of timelessness, earthiness and practicality. I hope the stoneware you purchase from my shop will be used and enjoyed for every-day use for many years to come!

For more information and to see more of my work, go to www.brightleafpottery.com, www.instagram/brightleafpottery, or visit Bright Leaf Pottery and its potters at www.facebook.com/brightleafpottery.

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katherine on Apr 17, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

beautiful bowl — perfect for multiple uses... thanx!

a Large Stoneware Bowl

a Large Stoneware Bowl
Caden Noa on Mar 26, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beyond cool.

Stoneware Mask in Blue

Stoneware Mask in Blue
Regina on Jan 14, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Love this beautiful tea bowl - another Bright Leaf Pottery favorite!

Tea Bowl Teacup or Chawan - a listing for Regina W

Tea Bowl Teacup or Chawan - a listing for Regina W
Sarah on Jun 24, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love it! Thank you!!!

a stoneware bottle for syrup, olive oil, or soy sauce

a stoneware bottle for syrup, olive oil, or soy sauce
Sarah on Apr 24, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

I loved the 4 dinner plates that I received as a gift that I went back to Phyllis and asked her to make me 2 more, so that I would have a complete set! I also asked her to make complimentary bread plates to match and they turned out beautifully! The communication while my items were being made was great and the packaging was superb! Thank you, Phyllis!!

a Reserved Listing for Sarah M., a set of two dinner plates plus six bread plates

a Reserved Listing for Sarah M., a set of two dinner plates plus six bread plates
Molly on Jan 24, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Very beautiful piece, thanks so much!

Bottle, or Cruet, or Vase

Bottle, or Cruet, or Vase
Carole on Jan 22, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous bowls in spectacular glaze. Phyllis worked with me to get just what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Superior customer service.

Reserved Listing for Carole G. -- a Set of 4 Tenmoku Bowls

Reserved Listing for Carole G. -- a Set of 4 Tenmoku Bowls
Tammy on Jun 21, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely beautiful!! Fast shipping and well packaged! Thank you so much!!

Oil Cruet with stopper and Olive Oil & Garlic Bowl set in Blue Rutile

Oil Cruet with stopper and Olive Oil & Garlic Bowl set in Blue Rutile
jeanne on Jun 3, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Toad swimming pool! Yes, they will love this fine pottery work! Excellent communication with seller and packaging was superb! Thank you for your lovely work.

Bird Bath No. 10, low-to-ground birdbath - MADE TO ORDER

Bird Bath No. 10, low-to-ground birdbath - MADE TO ORDER
ustudio on Jan 12, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Bought this for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loved it! It arrived promptly and safely, was very nicely packaged, and it was even more beautiful in person than in the photos! Also it is smaller than a regular pie size but larger than an "individual" pie size so she thought it would be perfect for making both sweet and savory pies for her & her husband. Thank You!

A Pie Plate glazed in Leopard Shino

A Pie Plate glazed in Leopard Shino

About brightleafpottery

Sales 154

On Etsy since 2009

oil cruets
yunomi
olive oil & garlic bowls
bowls, bowls, & more bowls
cups

my love affair with clay...

I began throwing on the kick-wheel in 1995 at my teacher’s studio and haven’t looked back! Over the years I have found that I prefer a certain unevenness in my work, a wrinkle here or there, wabi sabi in my pots and in my outlook. I am not looking for the perfect, symmetrical bowl; I want to make a bowl that feels comfortable in my hands. And I hope that my pottery will have a feeling of timelessness, earthiness, and practicality.

In 2008 I opened my own studio in the basement of my home with a small Skutt kiln and a homemade kick-wheel (but, you know, I am still making that weekly drive to my teacher’s class, because not only do I learn from my teacher and the other potters but it’s my therapy – loving the feel of clay and tools in my hands, loving the community and the camaraderie of the class, and the anticipation of what my pot will look like when it comes out of the kiln!). When the new year began in 2009 I had two students and the studio has now grown to having two nights for classes and one evening for Open Studio – and there is a waiting list. I have the pleasure of meeting, and teaching, mostly younger potters and inviting them to love a craft and art as much as I do. What could be better?

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Phyllis

Owner, Potter, Teacher

I have a husband, three grown children along with two grown children-in-law, 4 grandchildren, and a home I love in Washington DC. I walk down my stairway to go to work. With clay. I love it!

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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