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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.
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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Regina on Jan 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsLove this beautiful tea bowl - another Bright Leaf Pottery favorite!
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Sarah on Apr 24, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI 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!!
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Carole on Jan 22, 2016
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous 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.
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Tammy on Jun 21, 2015
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful!! Fast shipping and well packaged! Thank you so much!!
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jeanne on Jun 3, 2015
5 out of 5 starsToad swimming pool! Yes, they will love this fine pottery work! Excellent communication with seller and packaging was superb! Thank you for your lovely work.
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ustudio on Jan 12, 2015
5 out of 5 starsBought 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! -
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About brightleafpottery
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oil cruets
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yunomi
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olive oil & garlic bowls
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bowls, bowls, & more bowls
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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?
Shop members
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Phyllis
Owner, Potter, Teacher
I have a husband, three grown children along with two grown children-in-law, 3 grandchildren, and a home I love in Washington DC. I walk down my stairway to go to work. With clay. I love it!
Shop policies
If you see a bowl or cup or plate I have made that you would prefer in a different glaze, please convo me and I will make a Reserved Listing for you, according to your specifications. Allow 3-4 weeks for custom made stoneware.
On the topic of glaze colors, note that colors shown in my photographs will more than likely differ slightly from not only your computer monitor but also in person. Each glaze has a characteristic hue -- but within each firing, and depending on the thickness of the glaze, the glaze can vary in a multitude of shades. This is expected and, to me, what makes each clay pot special and unique to itself! Even within a set of plates, bowls, or cups handmade in my studio there will be variation from piece to piece, making each bowl, or cup, its own special entity.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
I try to ship your purchase within 72 hours of receiving payment. If you have any particular instructions for shipment please convo me and I will do my best to accommodate your needs. I ship to the name listed on the Etsy invoice. If you are purchasing a gift and need the package shipped to another name and address, please let me know in the notes to seller.
If you live in the DC area and would like to save on shipping, convo me. We can arrange a pick-up time for you and I will discount your order the cost of shipping.
Please note that if you are commissioning a piece similar to what I have listed on Etsy there may be a 3-4 week time period from the date of payment to the date of shipment.
I do not list shipping expenses internationally for my listings with Etsy, but if you are from anywhere outside the US, please convo me and I will be happy to calculate shipping costs to your country of origin.