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OUR 24TH VOORHEES FAMILY ART SHOW IS COMING SOON. LOOK FOR NEW ADDITIONS TO LISTINGS SOON!
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.
Announcement
OUR 24TH VOORHEES FAMILY ART SHOW IS COMING SOON. LOOK FOR NEW ADDITIONS TO LISTINGS SOON!
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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SillyBirdy on Nov 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and very well made. A most excellent tea bowl, the wonderful glazing deserves a good study before drinking tea from it. I love how well it fits in my hands.
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Eileen on Aug 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this beautiful tea bowl. It fits perfectly in my hand and is the perfect size!
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David on Jul 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe piece is beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. Shipping was super fast, well packaged, and arrived safely. Highly recommend.
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Steve on Jun 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExceptional work. Lovely form. Thank you for your communication and assistance in adding the first piece of your pottery to my collection!
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Julian on May 11, 2021
4 out of 5 starsIt's lovely. Seller was very prompt and communicative. I'm glad to have it.
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George on Apr 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe vase I ordered and received is profoundly beautiful! Can’t get over it. The pictures here did not do it justice!
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Tina on Apr 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStunning! I got the vase in less than a week. It is even more beautiful in person. I bought it for my mom for Mother's day. It's so pretty, though. I won't wait that long. It's beautifully crafted and has some weight to it. Thank you so much!
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Pamela on Apr 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCan't hurt to have a nugget of wisdom on me during 2021 ;> The colors are beautiful and it looks great displayed on my shelves :> Got here super quick and well packaged! No complaints from me :> I love it!
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lopatekh on Mar 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis gorgeous creation is even more beautiful in person! I will be proud to gift my daughter and her fiancé for the wedding -postponed a year - in August. I plan to continue following this NC artisan!
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.