As we move forward, it becomes clear to us that there is no easy or graceful way to step away—from life or from the work that has defined us for so long. The idea of retiring or slowing down is not as simple as it might seem, and we recognize that our lifelong work is deeply intertwined with our sense of purpose.
So, here’s to all of you struggling with work/life balance. We are right there with you, only slightly closer to the end than most! We share in these challenges and encourage everyone to find moments of rest and joy amid the busyness.
All of our pottery is lead free, food, dishwasher, and microwave safe.
Each piece is made when you order it and has slight variations and the artist’s signature and year on the bottom, letting you know that they came straight from our pottery studio to your home!.
About the Artist
Barry Crutchfield has been making his living as a potter since the early seventies. He opened his own studio in California in 1980, doing art shows and winning awards throughout the United States.
He and his family moved to Washington in 1990 where he continued traveling to art shows with his wife Terri and two daughters for over 20 years.
As the world of online shopping boomed, he traded in his art show trailer for an online Etsy shop to sell his creations. In 12 years he has had over 11,000 sales with an average 5 star rating for his hand thrown ceramic dinnerware sets and functional pottery.
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” Mark Twain
That moment when you’re out raking the lawn and suddenly, snowflakes begin to fall. Even though we haven’t had much snow this year, the shorter days have made it harder to spend time outdoors, and we find ourselves missing the sunshine.
During these colder months, we’ve been hibernating at home—cooking, eating, and discovering new ways to use our pottery pieces. The rice bowl has become our go-to for side salads, pasta bowls are now serving up Salmon Caesars, and the handled mixing bowl is perfect for pouring out scrambled eggs for our homemade sausage egg muffins. Naturally, my winter uniform has become stretchy leggings and a cozy big sweater.
Through it all, we remain dedicated to catching up on orders from our amazing customers and delivery times should be returning to normal soon.
Thank you all for your continued support. We hope that, like us, you are finding reasons to feel hopeful and that life is looking a little brighter these days.
Barry & Terri
Dinner Plate: https://www.crutchfieldpottery.com/shop/p/set-of-4-handmade-stoneware-dinner-plates-choose-your-glaze
Paired with rice bowl for your side salads: https://www.crutchfieldpottery.com/shop/p/set-of-four-handmade-pottery-noodle-rice-bowls-stoneware-2-cup-bowls
Pasta Bowl SQ1832885
Handled Mixing Bowl in Slate/Twilight SQ4876750
