Did you know that 99.9% of our merchandise in the gallery is made in the USA, Canada and locally? We carry a few lines made in Italy, France, and Spain.

We have a some items made in Guatemala, India and South Africa which are under the Fair Trade Federation ensuring fair wages and good working conditions. Some of our lines pay it forward to health, food and global organizations here and around the world.

We also carry many items that are eco friendly, organic and promote social good that are NOT sold on Amazon.

AND many women owned companies!

Here are just a few... but when you click on the artists category if there is a story to tell we will tell it there.

Blue Q is a company where items are made in the USA, India and China, They are located in Massachusetts and hire a number of people with disabilities. They are two brothers who treat their employees very well and give back 1% off all sales to Doctors Without Borders and hunger relief programs throughout the world. Since 2014 to date they have donated over $1,000,000 to Doctors Without Borders!!

Conscious Step Socks- not only does every purchase empower the causes you care about in support of a better world, we’ve done better at every step in our production process, so you can feel great about your new favorite socks.

https://consciousstep.com/pages/impact

Basic Spirit is made in Canada

10% OF PROFITS FUND CHARITABLE PROJECTS - PLEASE REFER TO "OUR GIVING"

https://basicspirit.com/our-giving

Thumbprint Hand painted candles

https://www.thumbprintartifacts.com/pages/about-fair-trade-and-our-partners

Plays in Mud Pottery

Store / POTTERY / Plays in Mud Pottery

My studio IS located in Asheville, NC, where I pour my passion into creating pottery. One of the most frequently asked questions is how did I become interested in pottery? There wasn’t a specific beginning—it was simply a way of life growing up, surrounded by handmade objects.

But if you’re asking when I knew I wanted to become a potter, that moment came while helping my dad, master chair maker and blacksmith Lyle Wheeler, at a craft show in Banner Elk, NC. North Carolina heritage potters Glen and Lula Bolick were there, demonstrating on a kick wheel outside. I was captivated! I spent hours watching Lula, completely mesmerized. Eventually, she invited me to touch the pot she was shaping. The moment my finger slid across the clay, I felt a spark in my soul—I knew I wanted to make pottery. That moment set me on the path I’ve been crafting ever since.

In today’s busy, tech-filled world, I believe pottery grounds us, reconnecting us to the present moment. Using a handmade mug or bowl becomes an act of mindfulness, a small ritual in our daily lives.

I design and use my own small handmade stamps to create intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns that no other potter has. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted, with small details—like decorated bottoms and embellished mug handles—designed to elevate the experience of using my pottery. These thoughtful touches create an intimate and beautiful connection with every item I make, transforming everyday moments into something

Eco-friendly

Not on Amazon

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