Pottery by Donna

Pottery by Donna

I have been teaching, creating & selling pottery for over 3 decades. I love knowing that my pottery

01/05/2023

Here is a shot of my mug at our campsite in for

16/12/2022

Need a gift idea? Head on over to The Old Oak Coffeehouse in Niwot, CO and purchase a handmade mug for someone you ❤️…. You can add a drink gift card to your mug purchase and wow the recipient

10/11/2022

Come on out today see not only my work in the fall Boulder Potters’ Guild sale…but also the work of 50 other local artists

19/04/2022

Have a great day today… let nothing be a problem for you! This cutie of a mug is heading to for purchase!

18/04/2022

Themed mugs make great gifts! These “way cute” mugs will be available for purchase at in Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or their many other specialty drinks or pastries… and while you’re there you can also purchase a mug for a

12/02/2022

I took this mug out in the desert for a little photo shoot this evening.

07/02/2022

Just a little mug to make you smile on this … and don’t forget to stop by in for a morning coffee and while your there you can also pick up a handmade mug by me or one of many local potters for you Valentine.

05/02/2022

This combo beverage warmer and mug set works like magic… keeps a beverage warm while adding ambiance to your setting… I love keeping my drink hot while I sit and fiddle fart on all the tasks I have at hand to do for the day… keeps me from running back and forth to the microwave, I have a couple of these sets for sale at in Niwot

02/02/2022

Anyone want to go in with me to buy the Broncos? Or hey, maybe they’d take this bowl I made as a trade! Just say’n

14/01/2022

Winter is a great time for making soup. I made these soup bowls to accommodate dinner size bowls of soup.

10/01/2022

For mugshot Monday I’m showing this fresh out of the kiln mug If interested in purchasing this one DM me … it’s a good one …holds 12 ounces and makes ya laugh!

08/01/2022

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned and we potters experience a bit of discouragement. Some pots were ruined but All in all I think “everything’s gonna be alright”…Thankfully… I think I saved the kiln shelf with a little hammering, angle grinding and adding more kiln wash to the shelf #

20/12/2021

Do you need a last minute gift? Head on over to The Old Oak Coffeehouse in Niwot Colorado and pick up one of my handmade themed pottery mugs…add a bag of their wonderful coffee or one of their gift cards and voila… you have a perfect usable gift!

03/12/2021

I really like the way these noodle bowls came out!

01/12/2021

Do you need a personalized mug ? I created these for my grandsons who are currently interested in dinosaurs. You can purchase some of my themed mugs at in or DM me for a special design/order

29/11/2021

Mugs have a way of starting conversations. Do you remember a time when it snowed and after building a snowman you came inside and made hot chocolate? Was it a big snow? Where did you live? Walk down memory lane with themed mugs about snow, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and exploring beaches, deserts and mountains ….You can purchase my handmade, themed memory “making/conversation starter” mugs from in hiking

23/11/2021

Holiday gift idea: a themed coffee or tea mug! Do you or someone you know love to hike, bike, or play pickle ball ? Well then head on over to The Old Oak Coffeehouse in Niwot, CO where you can purchase one of my themed mugs and even add a coffee card or a bag of fresh coffee to your purchase and voila you have … the perfect gift for the holidays, a birthday, a hostess gift or a gift for someone that needs a little cheering up! I am delivering a new batch of mugs today to

13/09/2021

Happy I try to relax a bit in the midst of the things that cause stress. How do you relax?

09/09/2021

These mugs are now drying so I can put them in the bisque firing…one of many steps in the work required for a commissioned mug order

11/08/2021

Fresh out of the kiln. In today’s world of stress I often need a little reminder to slow down and relax

12/07/2021

This one is heading to Aspen … I love how sipping coffee, tea, or chai from a mug can bring so many great memories into a conversation. Have you ever camped or hiked in the Aspen area? Do you have hiking suggestions?

23/06/2021

Yep, that’s one of my handmade mugs that I’m holding near the hummingbird. Note the hummingbird decal on the Camp Dick mug. We love visiting Camp Dick and that is the place that inspired this mug.

23/06/2021

A little hummingbird show put on for us today at Camp Dick. Also staring at the beginning of the show is one of my handmade pottery mugs! Enjoy!

20/06/2021

We will be at Camp Dick and I’ll set up my pop up pottery shop this week. Stop by and say hi if you are nearby!

16/06/2021

Dads ARE essential! For a great gift idea go to The Old Oak Coffehouse in Niwot Colorado and pick dad up a themed mug, a bag of ground coffee, and one of their delicious baked treats!

Timeline photos 15/06/2021

A little vase for holding an air-plant for holding a shot of your favorite whisky :)

Timeline photos 14/06/2021
Timeline photos 11/06/2021

A shout out for pottery tools! I used the to put some nice texture on the bottom 1/3 of this mug and I used the for the handle. I’ll post a picture of the mug after it is finished. It still has to go through the bisque, glaze and final firing. Cross your fingers that it makes it through the rest of the process. I have high hopes for this mug!

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This combo beverage warmer and mug set works like magic… keeps a beverage warm while adding ambiance to your setting… I ...
Anyone want to go in with me to buy the Broncos? Or hey, maybe they’d take this bowl I made as a trade! Just say’n#bronc...
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned and we potters experience a bit of discouragement. Some pots were ruined but A...
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned and we potters experience a bit of discouragement. Some pots were ruined but A...
Fresh out of the kiln. In today’s world of stress I often need a little reminder to slow down and relax #teatime #handma...
A little hummingbird show put on for us today at Camp Dick. Also staring at the beginning of the show is one of my handm...
Hey y’all, this post is a bit of a diversion from my regular pottery posts but bc many of the folks from this team own o...
A quick clip of a relaxing day in site #74 at Bluewater Key RV resort. And yes... that is one of my handmade pottery mug...
Creating mugs doesn’t happen with the snap of a finger? How long would you say it takes a mug to go from a ball of clay ...
Sometimes I use an extruder for my handles but today I’m pulling them...enjoy the thoughts that invariably come to mind ...
I used a combination of sgraffito and fondant molds purchased at Michaels to make the attached shells and fish on this m...
Using the Amaco underglazes to “paint” my stamps on the mugs. Next I will put  clear satin cone six glaze on the stamp, ...