Made in Ohio Gifts: Pottery
Find beautiful wares by Buckeye State artists, including napkin holders from Kennedy Vince Ceramics and rustic mugs from Crow House Pottery.
Handmade Mugs, Vases and Napkin Holders
by Kennedy Vince Ceramics
Since 2023, Kennedy Vince has been throwing vases, oil cruets and napkin holders from her home base of Cleveland. The ceramicist also crafts colorful and practical tumblers, platters, mugs and bowls. instagram.com/kennedyvinceceramics
Pet Portrait Mugs & Pottery
by Susan Altenau Pottery
Toast to your pet with a mug made by Cincinnati potter Susan Altenau. Choose from premade creations or send photos of your pet to be featured on a mug that is microwaveable and dishwasher safe. susanaltenaupottery.com
Handmade Seasonal Pottery
by Linda Renee Pottery
Bluffton-based Linda Laing creates functional pottery shaped by family memories and seasonal inspiration. Her line includes mugs, salt cellars, olive oil pourers and decorative pieces in warm autumn hues, winter patterns and pastel spring and summer glazes. etsy.com/shop/lindareneepottery
Handcrafted Illustrated Ceramics
by Linnea Campbell Studio
Cincinnati potter Linnea Campbell hand-throws mugs, tumblers, bowls and seasonal items adorned with illustrations of local plants, insects and wildlife. Each piece is made on her pottery wheel, glazed and silkscreened, blending functionality with charm for everyday use and decoration. linnea-campbell.com
Ceramic Earrings, Necklaces and Bracelets
by Four Eyes Ceramics
Shop Cincinnati-made, small-batch earrings, anklets, bracelets and necklaces at this beautiful, high-end site. Jenny Rush works from her Queen City base to create statement pieces made of porcelain in a wide variety of hues. foureyesceramics.com
Throwback Mugs and Steins
by Gardenhouse Pottery
Trish McLennan of Cincinnati merges her passions for ceramics, local history and appreciation for beer in her line of large mugs. Each features a hand-adhered illustration from a historic Cincinnati location. etsy.com/shop/gardenhousepottery
Wheel-Thrown Mugs and Plates
by Crow House Pottery
Shop pieces from Coshocton-based artist John Miller, who often sells his work at Woolly Pig Farm Brewery in Fresno, as well as at Coshocton Supply. Miller’s dinnerware and magnets are often stamped designs associated with local lore and landmarks. www.facebook.com/crowhousepottery
Handmade Ceramic Cups, Bowls and Ornaments
by Good Things & Co
In 2022, Hillary Eden launched her pottery business from her home studio in Lancaster. Since then she’s been throwing clay to create beautiful stoneware, including unique finds like her noodle bowl, chopstick rest and cheese ball plate, as well as fortune-cookie ornaments. etsy.com/shop/goodthingsandco
Handmade Mugs, Bowls and Vases
by Gina DeSantis Ceramics
Cleveland’s Gina DeSantis has been working with clay since 1999. She’s been firing and selling handmade wares lovingly crafted in her Lakewood studio since 2013. The artist’s earth-toned pieces span plates, ornaments and oil cruets. ginadesantisceramics.com
Handmade Mugs, Tumblers and Honey Pots
by Hosh Pots
Dayton’s Heidi and Josh Eubanks purchased a kick wheel from Craigslist in 2016 and taught themselves how to throw pottery through YouTube videos. Today, they sell their intricate bowls, tumblers, honey pots and mugs in monthly drops on their website. hoshpots.com
Handmade Pottery
by Packer Creek Pottery
Founded by Jan Pugh, Packer Creek Pottery in Genoa creates beautiful and functional pieces. The bowls, kitchenware, home decor and more are crafted by studio artisans and span a wide variety of color combinations. packercreekpottery.com
Artisan Dinnerware, Mugs and Vases
by Ember and Art
When Dayton’s Nicole Kessel received a small kiln as a gift in 2018, she began experimenting with various forms of pottery, later letting her love of nature fuel her to create an outdoors-inspired line for sale. Shop her garden bells, oil bottles, salt-and-pepper shakers and ever-popular mushroom mugs. emberandart.com
Whimsical Ceramics and Art Prints
by Lost Petal Pottery
Torie McCollum operates her earthy ceramics business out of her Circleville studio. The artist specializes in small-batch mugs, tumblers and planters influenced by folklore and local landmarks. lostpetalpottery.com
Small Batch Kitchenware, Planters and Vases
by Sun Parlor Studio
When this Cleveland potter took her first wheel-throwing class, her love for the medium was solidified. With the sunniest of color combinations, Megan Young creates eye-catching, distinctive spoon rests, figurines and mugs, among other objects. sunparlorstudio.com
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