
Announcement
FIRST RESTOCK OF 2021: January 21st, 2021 (1-21-21) 6:00 pm ESTT
At this time, I am no longer accepting custom order requests.
To stay up to date on restock updates find me on Instagram and Facebook:
IG: @potterybyandrea and FB: Pottery by Andrea
Announcement
FIRST RESTOCK OF 2021: January 21st, 2021 (1-21-21) 6:00 pm ESTT
At this time, I am no longer accepting custom order requests.
To stay up to date on restock updates find me on Instagram and Facebook:
IG: @potterybyandrea and FB: Pottery by Andrea
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Nancy on Jan 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPrompt shipping and packed with care. Absolutely beautiful. Love it!!
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mattbilotti on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIf you are looking for a handcrafted delight of a mug, look absolutely no further than Andrea’s shop. These are made with so much passion and care and look incredible! They also make amazing gifts for others (and for yourself)!
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mattbilotti on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis mug is spectacular. It is even more stunning in person than the photos (which still look amazing). Andrea makes incredible art and I’m so excited to own this piece!
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hpalmer444 on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWe loved it. Beautiful and it felt nice to hold too. Thankyou🙂❤️
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E. on Dec 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSo I think Andrea and I are new best friends. I'm a fellow seller and I had sent her a message about the shipping woes we've all been experiencing and we just kept at it, lol. Anyway, this bowl is gorgeous. Pictures don't do it justice. And I wish I could attach the other one I took of the coppery sides but alas. I also NEVER leave reviews on anything... Bad I know, but I just couldn't let this one be. Stay Healthy Andrea!
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heather on Dec 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love the light weight, but nicely sized mug, and c’mon, the red glaze inside. Love this!
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Laura on Dec 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI've always wanted a mug from Andrea. Now I can use it all the time! Love. Can't wait for another one.
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Ashlyn Earon on Dec 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis piece is beautiful and one of a kind! Well made and the colors are gorgeous. Thank you!!
About PotteryByAndrea
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Fresh bisque ware ready for glazing
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Request for custom horse mugs
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Elf-butt mugs for Christmas!!!
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They were a hit!
“Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” ~Chuck Klosterman
When you have dinner guests, would you rather serve them a frozen, mass-produced lasagna or one that is handmade? Frozen lasagna is great in a pinch, but a made-from-scratch lasagna will touch every heart of your guests.
The same can be said about pottery. Wouldn’t you love to drink out of a mug that seems like it was made just for you, even though the person creating it has never met you? Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with mass production. Some things should be manufactured in tremendous quantities in order to fill a large demand for them (frozen lasagna for busy families for example). But, when you buy something handmade, who you are is reflected in that piece. It could be the color, the shape, how it feels when you hold it, or how YOU feel when you hold it.
My name is Andrea Swift and my pottery journey began, first, with being a collector of it almost 20 years ago. As a customer, I loved that everything I bought was one-of-a-kind. Within the last couple years, my husband and I moved and while I was waiting for a math teaching position to open up, I decided to take a pottery class at a community studio to pass the time. I was hooked instantly. Within the year I had my own wheel and kiln in my basement, and have never looked back.
Pottery by Andrea is completely functional. I use lead-free, nontoxic stoneware clay and glazes for every piece. This means that, yes, every piece you get from me is food-safe. I want it to be used. I want YOU to use it. While I enjoy looking at purely decorative pieces (and yes, I own some), especially beautiful ones, what more can you do with it other than just look at it? To me, your piece should bring enjoyment out of holding it, running your fingers across the texture, feeling the glaze, and in some instances the raw clay. Connecting with the piece you are eating or drinking from can be a mood changer.
While my pottery is functional, I am not a production potter. So, one of the many things I enjoy when I am creating is that duplicates may be related, but they are not the same (siblings, if you will). Two pieces can be glazed in the exact same way, and the results will be completely different. There are variations in color, texture, and shape. My pottery is truly one-of-a-kind, never to be repeated. So start your handmade collection today with a piece made by me or give a piece to someone you love.
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Andrea Swift
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I am the face behind Pottery by Andrea. Everything in my shop is made by me in my home studio. Thanks for stopping by!
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I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
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When can I return an item?
Returns are only accepted if there is something functionally wrong with an item. Please make sure you read the item description prior to purchasing.
What constitutes something being "functionally wrong?"
Something functionally wrong means the item cannot be used. This does not include not realizing limitations of the item that are spelled out in the description (ie. microwave safety, dishwasher safety, food safety).
What is the return process?
If you feel something is functionally wrong with your item, you must provide photo proof of the item to the seller so they can determine if it was the fault of the maker or the purchaser within 3 days of delivery. If the fault was of the maker, your purchase will be refunded.