What's happening at BlackTree Studio Pottery now that Fall is here?
It's a beautiful time of year when the trees that surround our home, studio, and kilns turn colors. Whether the leaves hang onto the trees or have fallen to the ground, it's a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures. The potters are taking a long-overdue vacation to an art residency in Agen, France, but we've been working hard to have a selection of new pottery ready to be glazed and fired on our return. In November, we look forward to
- Fernwood Botanical Holiday Market ~ 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI ~ Nov. 8th from 10 AM (EST) to 2 PM (EST)
- Journeyman Distillery Winter Market ~ Three Oaks, MI ~ Nov. 15 & 16th ~ 10 AM (EST) - 5 PM (EST)
- Granor Farm Holiday Market ~ 3480 Warren Woods Road, Three Oaks, MI ~ Nov. 22
- One of a Kind Holiday Market ~ Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL ~ Dec. 4th thru 7th
Artful Pottery in Your Daily Life
This Collection features unique clay works created by Steve over the years. Many of the pieces in this Collection result from pursuing a grain of an idea to see where it lands. A serving platter becomes art for a wall when Steve works with the clay, applies the glaze, and fires the form so that the result is greater than a "functional" piece.
Often, we choose not to bring this work to craft fairs, and it can be seen only in our little vest-pocket gallery at our home studio. Now, some of the Collection is online which allows our customers, supporters, and collectors to see and purchase these one-of-a-kind pieces.
Take a sip from these four collections of cups and tumblers.
Every piece is available now in these four collections -- Whiskey Cups, Tiny Face Tumblers, and Comfort Cups & Wrapped Tumblers -- and will be shipped out asap. Unfortunately, if you see a 'SOLD' label on the piece, it has already been purchased. However, you may pre-order Comfort Cups and Whiskey Cups by emailing me at pottery@blacktreestudio.com.
Stoneware Pottery Designs to Pre-Order
What is a Pre-Order?
We are a small studio, and we like to custom make each piece rather than guess what will sell. We will ship them out to you in about 4 weeks. As a valuable customer, we keep you informed on the progress of your order, from the its creation to its final firing. Thanks for your understanding.
Stoneware CRUCIBLES: for baking and more.
The stoneware Crucible is one of our earliest designs in clay and has become, over the years, a customer favorite.
Although we didn't design the Crucible to be a bread bowl, we learned from a customer that it might make a perfect bread-baking vessel.
Yes, you can bake a beautiful loaf of bread in our Crucible, and we include our favorite recipe in a booklet, Bread & Crucible, which is included in every purchase.
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Stoneware SHELL BOWLS: the bowl with a work ethic.
If you want a unique go-to bowl you call your "own," the Shell Bowl has its fans and collectors. This bowl will take you from morning granola through a midnight snack, hot or cold. It's called a SHELL bowl because it appears delicate like an ocean shell, but it's hardy enough to withstand the rigors of your day. We even say this bowl has a work ethic!
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Stoneware RAMEKINS
The name comes from the French term ramequin, a cheese or meat-dish baked in a small mold.
Our RAMEKIN is a small stoneware bowl: simple, hardy, versatile, and... cute! Bake or microwave in it. Serve hot soup or chili. And, this bowl is perfect for a homemade ice cream sundae. Why not create a multi-colored table setting?
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