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FormanPottery

Chattanooga, Tennessee

2k
 Sales

15 years
on Etsy

2k
 sales

15 years
on Etsy

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2k
 Sales

15 years
on Etsy

2k
 sales

15 years
on Etsy

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Note from shop owner If you'd like to purchase my work, head over to my website at www.formanpottery.com/shop

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

If you'd like to purchase my work, head over to my website at www.formanpottery.com/shop

John-Michael Forman

Contact shop owner

John-Michael Forman

Reviews

5.0 (426)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

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Etsy buyer on Jan 17, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Family loved them, thankful

Handmade Stoneware Mug

Handmade Stoneware Mug
Etsy buyer on Dec 23, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful mug. My new favorite that I use every morning.

Seconds: Stoneware Chattanooga Mug

Seconds: Stoneware Chattanooga Mug
Julie on Dec 17, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece! Love the way this feels in my hands.

Handmade Stoneware Mug

Handmade Stoneware Mug
Etsy buyer on Dec 16, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful, sturdy piece, and it shipped very quickly.

Handmade Stoneware Spoon Rest

Handmade Stoneware Spoon Rest
V. on Dec 11, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful shop with gorgeous items and exemplary customer service.

Handmade Stoneware Basin Sink

Handmade Stoneware Basin Sink
V. on Dec 11, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful item and fabulous customer service. Thank you!

Handmade Stoneware Mug

Handmade Stoneware Mug
Jacob on Dec 9, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Looks great, exceedingly good! Shipped fast as well.

Handmade Stoneware Mug

Handmade Stoneware Mug
Julie on Dec 6, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful tumbler! Thank you:)

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler
Sammie on Nov 27, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful glaze, and excellent quality

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler
Sammie on Nov 27, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful blue glaze, really excellent quality

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler

Handmade Stoneware Whiskey Tumbler

About FormanPottery

Functional stoneware in a dysfunctional world

Sales 2,027

On Etsy since 2011

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Functional stoneware in a dysfunctional world

Large vase in Touchstone, Warm Jade, and Floating Blue

Our Story and Mission

Forman Pottery is the passion-project-turned-full-time-business of Florida native John-Michael Forman. From the early days of sneaking in through the college art studio windows to the present, with thousands of pieces produced per year, the focus has always been to provide customers with something soulful to hold: each piece made with heart, care, and the dignity of God’s unique creations in mind.

John-Michael and his wife, Hannah live in the historic St. Elmo neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN with their three sons, Eli, Peter, and Abe.

Come by and visit if you're in the area!

Shop members

John-Michael Forman

Owner

Forman Pottery is the passion-project-turned-full-time-business of John-Michael Forman. John-Michael and his wife, Hannah live in cozy St. Elmo with their twin toddlers, Eli and Peter.

Shop policies

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns & exchanges

See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase