Functional, durable, and artful pieces
designed to bring warmth to the place you live.
MFCarter Pottery
Handmade Vermont Pottery
for Your Home
Popular HandmadeVermont Stoneware and Ceramic Gifts. Made in Essex Junction, Vermont
MFCarter Vermont Pottery Blog
The Blog is part studio journal, part shop window.
Reflections on what I’m making, what inspires me, and the hurdles along the way.
Clay Stories from MFCarter Pottery Studio
Discover the MFCarter Pottery blog, where handmade Vermont ceramics meet process‑driven storytelling and practical tips for clay lovers. Explore behind‑the‑scenes posts from the Essex Junction studio that walk you through every stage of making—clay prep and wedging, wheel‑throwing, trimming, glazing, and kiln firing—along with reflections on design choices, glaze tests, and studio lessons learned. Follow along as raw clay becomes functional art, find inspiration for your own making, and connect with Mark Carter for custom pieces, gift ideas, and a closer look at the creative process shaping contemporary Vermont pottery.
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Handmade pottery holds a unique charm that is hard to replicate. Each piece, shaped with care and precision, tells its own story—one of craftsmanship, artistry, and tradition. No two forms are ever exactly alike; subtle variations in texture, glaze, and shape become part of the character that only hand‑thrown work can offer. These pieces carry the imprint of the maker’s hands and the rhythm of the studio, reflecting both intention and the unpredictable beauty of the firing process. In a world of mass‑produced sameness, handmade pottery brings authenticity, warmth, and a sense of connection back into the home.