DePauwPottery
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Announcement Welcome to my shop, and thank you for viewing my pottery! I am a ceramic artist from New Orleans and work primarily on the potter's wheel. My goal is to make items not only functional, but also beautiful, detail-oriented, and engaging. I hope you enjoy my artwork and visit my Etsy site again soon!
Announcement
Welcome to my shop, and thank you for viewing my pottery! I am a ceramic artist from New Orleans and work primarily on the potter's wheel. My goal is to make items not only functional, but also beautiful, detail-oriented, and engaging. I hope you enjoy my artwork and visit my Etsy site again soon!
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Eva on Jan 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch beautiful and unique work! Rachel was very responsive with messages and friendly!!
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Lara on Jan 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful! It shipped on time and the seller was very communicative. I highly recommend!
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Frank on Jan 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCannellinni bean dip never looked so good as in this hummas dish. Actual hummus up next. You are so talented Rachel, thank you!
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Jessica on Dec 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsHer pottery is gorgeous!!! This made for a great house warming gift.
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Lisa on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love Racheal’s work and these earrings are no exception! The earrings are very light and beautiful. I know I will wear them a lot.
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Elaine on Dec 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful items! Rachael is very easy to work with and will make sure you get what your expecting!
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Jennifer on Nov 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely magnificent! Such a talented artist - I can’t wait to add to my collection.
About DePauwPottery
New Orleans potter and momma of 3 girls 💜
Handcrafted pottery has the capacity to nourish both the home and the mind. Rachael DePauw hopes her work invites use and that her pleasure in making the pieces is shared by those who use them.
DePauw, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, is an artist and educator who has run Rachael DePauw Pottery in New Orleans for over 10 years. She and her husband, William, create a variety of artwork such as dinnerware, decorative pieces, ceramic jewelry, and house number plaques. She has created pieces for Mignon Faget’s HIVE collection, been featured in Garden & Gun, and was recently awarded a 2021 grant from The Studio Potter. You can find Rachael DePauw Pottery for sale at various locations such as her home studio, The Historic New Orleans Collection, Etsy, and at occasional southern craft festivals. Rachael taught at Isidore Newman School from 2009-2019, and William currently teaches in the Art Department at Tulane University.
Rachael DePauw earned a Bachelor’s in Political Economy from Tulane University in 2007. She surprisingly discovered a passion for ceramics during her junior year while fulfilling a required arts credit. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Newcomb College was merged into Tulane University. DePauw was one of the last students who was able to receive an official degree from the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College.
DePauw continues to be influenced by the aesthetic and philosophic concepts associated with New Orleans’ Newcomb Pottery tradition. Attempting to modernize the historic enterprise through a process called Sgraffito, she creates bold relief patterns and uses design motifs referencing Louisiana’s indigenous flora. On the pre-fired vessel, DePauw paints a thin layer of black, liquid clay before using a small tool to carve through the slip, revealing the white clay beneath. The linear and abstract patterns created reflect the South’s unique landscape and reference the blue and greenish wares of the Newcomb Pottery that was produced from 1895 to 1940.
All work is lead-free and food safe. Some pieces are not dishwasher and microwave safe, please inquire for specific details.
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Rachael DePauw
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Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept exchanges
I don't accept returns 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)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
If an item received is unfortunately damaged, I will either refund the price of the item or offer a similar piece as a replacement.