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David Voorhees hand made functional pottery is wheel formed and altered stoneware and porcelain, wood-fired in an unusual wood-firing, salt/soda, car kiln. A gas kiln has recently been constructed in the kiln yard to focus on reduction glazed porcelain.
David has made pottery in Western North Carolina since 1975. His recent work involves his unique wood-fired kiln car kiln design featuring a bourry style firebox and a pizza/bread oven completed in 2009. Fired with the help of potter friends, the kiln takes around 30 hours to reach 2400F when a soda spraying is done through 12 ports. The kiln can hold upwards of 200 pots and is fired about 3 times per year. David also makes oxidation fired porcelain pots and collaborates on Silveramics jewelry with his wife, jeweler Molly Sharp Voorhees. Look for these colorful porcelain and silver jewelry items on Etsy under SilveramicsJewelry.
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LOOK FOR REDUCED AND SECONDS IN MY SHOP CATEGORIES.
Local pickup or delivery is available! If you live locally please message me about coming out to pick up an order. I can offer local pickup in Asheville as well.
David Voorhees hand made functional pottery is wheel formed and altered stoneware and porcelain, wood-fired in an unusual wood-firing, salt/soda, car kiln. A gas kiln has recently been constructed in the kiln yard to focus on reduction glazed porcelain.
David has made pottery in Western North Carolina since 1975. His recent work involves his unique wood-fired kiln car kiln design featuring a bourry style firebox and a pizza/bread oven completed in 2009. Fired with the help of potter friends, the kiln takes around 30 hours to reach 2400F when a soda spraying is done through 12 ports. The kiln can hold upwards of 200 pots and is fired about 3 times per year. David also makes oxidation fired porcelain pots and collaborates on Silveramics jewelry with his wife, jeweler Molly Sharp Voorhees. Look for these colorful porcelain and silver jewelry items on Etsy under SilveramicsJewelry.
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alexadogg on Dec 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis mug is super comfortable to hold and is lightweight and beautiful.
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Lee on Nov 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is a gorgeous mug, and it's very comfortable in my hands. Everything tastes better in it!
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joesdolly on Sep 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWe received this stunning vase within only a couple of days from ordering! It's perfect in every way. Will certainly be back for more pieces. We love pottery and David is VERY talented. Thank you for such excellent service and beautiful work.
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Terry on Jun 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful piece - feels good in the hand, interesting to look at. Beautiful gift!
About VoorheesPottery
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David with just-opened wood-fired car kiln filled with around 200 pots. His unusual kiln is one of few in the world.
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David's unusual wood-fired car kiln, loaded and ready to roll in. The small pizza oven is visible on the right.
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Porcelain has been David's clay of choice for many years for its responsiveness to color in painting or glazes.
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The firebox with just-loaded wood. Salvaged sawmill wood is used to reach temperatures up to 2400F.
David Voorhees Pottery, creating a life in Western North Carolina
Both of his parents were professional painters, so it was natural for David to follow in their footsteps pursuing art making as a life. Once he touched clay he found his medium! Primarily self taught, he has focused for many years, working with porcelain and under-glaze painting his wheel formed items with subtle floral decorations then high firing them to a luminous state. His Wedding Wish Vases© are his most popular items through the years with hundreds sent to all corners of the USA and even abroad. Check out my other Etsy shop featuring my Wedding Wish Vases: www.etsy.com/shops/WeddingWishVase
Years of pottery making, learning his craft and traveling to art shows along the Eastern Seaboard led to opening his own store, Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock, NC with his jeweler wife, Molly Sharp. After 16 years in business they retired from the gallery to spend more time in their own studios.
A new wood-fired kiln, volunteer work with Empty Bowls projects and teaching round out his full life as an artist. After 40 years, he continues to be amazed at the enjoyment found in the making and sharing of this beautiful art form.
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David Voorhees
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Both of his parents were professional painters, so it was natural for David to follow in their footsteps pursuing art making as a life. Once he touched clay he found his medium! Primarily self taught, he continues to enjoy pottery making.
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Returns: I want you to be pleased with your purchase of my pottery, and will accept return for exchange or refund of the item price if returned in original condition within 10 days of receipt. Shipping expenses to and from will be the buyers responsibility.
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If you require international shipping, I will send you a quoted shipping price for that item. Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duties and customs charges that may be incurred.