Fine Mess Pottery

Fine Mess Pottery: Putting the FUN back in functional!
Hi, I’m Lori Watts, the creative force behind Fine Mess Pottery.  I like to make pots that will make your everyday rituals of preparing & eating food a little more joyful. Vibrant colors, cheery patterns, decoration inspired by gardens & wildlife.

My work is soda-fired, which means that when the kiln is nearing its hottest temperature, I spray in a solution of baking soda & soda ash. The heat of the kiln turns these into vapor, which then turns into a glaze on the surface of the pots. This makes the kiln an active participant in the firing, and introduces spontaneity and surprise into the process. I will be unloading the kiln with visitors the morning of Saturday, May 4th, around 11 am - plan to be there, it's everybody's favorite part of the process! Unfortunately I have had to cancle this firing & the unloading! So sorry about this - just couldn't make it happen. Visitors can enter a drawing to win a piece of Fine Mess Pottery stoneware, or paint a handthrown plate with colorful underglazes. 

My guest, Liz Downs of Ditch Lilly Pottery, will have her unique handbuilt & wheel thrown ware there as well. 

All Fine Mess stoneware is leadfree and food safe, dishwasher safe & microwave safe. You can shop year round for Fine Mess Pottery at our online store!