Violet's Pottery Shed

04/08/2026

Here's some progress pictures of what I've been working on lately. A couple fun projects I've really enjoyed creating! Can't wait to show you the end results once they are done!😁

03/11/2026

02/27/2026

Class starts tomorrow! Come join me in creating your very own functional one of a kind mug!

01/27/2026

Back in November I entered two Clay Purses that I had made into the Tri-County Arts Council “A Little Something” Small Works Members Show. I never had the chance to post some pictures of the purses I made but I still want to share them with you! Some of you may have already seen them circulating online. I did win the People’s Choice Award for the green purse, and I couldn’t be more grateful for how many people love and support my artwork! Thank you so much!❤️

Please enjoy some of the detailed shots of each purse! These are definitely my most favorite pieces I’ve ever made!

Some facts about the purses:

- I modeled each purse after a real purse of my own. You can see the real green purse featured next to the clay purse in the last picture.

- Each purse took about 20-25 hours for me to make from start to finish over the period of about a month.

- Both purses will hold water, so you could put fresh flowers in them and use it as a super unique vase.

- After staining each purse with the color they are now, instead of using a clear glaze on the outside I used two different wax varnishes to add to the depth in the creases and stitching, and to give the piece a more leather looking finish instead of a glossy shine.

- I did sell the Green Purse! Which was so exciting, even if I was a little sad to see it go.

- The Brown Purse is still for sale! Message me if you’re interested!

12/12/2025

Last event of the season! I’m set up at the hospital today in front of the gift shop! I’ll be here until 3pm. Come grab a gift for yourself or loved one just in time for the holiday! And if you’ve been a collector of my annual ornaments, you can get one of those as well!

12/11/2025

Hey everyone! Just a reminder I will be set up at the Olean General Hospital for a holiday pop up from 11am-3pm this Friday. I’ll be right in front of the gift shop. I’ll have some new pieces with me - travel tumblers and soup mugs, and some of my Christmas pieces - snowmen, trees, and my annual ornament! This will be my last event of the year. Come pick out a handmade Christmas present for your loved ones!

11/28/2025

Stop by the Tri-County Arts Council tomorrow, Saturday November 29th, and paint your own ceramic ornament! I’ll be there all day helping people!

Paint-Your-Own Ceramic Ornaments This Saturday at TCAC! ✨🎨

Gingerbread people, candy canes, snowflakes, stars, Christmas trees, and even a Buffalo Bills ornament — pick your favorite for just $15 each and paint your own custom design with underglaze. We’ll fire your piece in our kiln and have it ready for pickup just in time to decorate your tree. This activity will be available all day from 10am to 5pm and is perfect for all ages! Stop by for an activity both you and your kids will enjoy!

But wait there's more?!
☕ Hot chocolate
🍪 Cookies
🎨 Art demos
🎁 Holiday shopping in the Artisan Market
✨ Little Art, Big Impact raffle drawing
… and a whole lot of fun!

Painting an ornament is the perfect way to kick off the season — and when you shop at TCAC, you’re supporting local artists and the creative heart of our community. Come paint, shop, and celebrate with us this Saturday!

11/22/2025

Stop down to the Zonta club vendor show, today from 9-2pm! I have all my new Christmas pieces for sale, including this years 4th Annual Ornament!

11/22/2025

I tried something new this year! A little army of snowmen! Some big and small, some with hats and without, scarves and no scarves. The perfect little decor piece!
And if you already have one of my trees, the snowmen look great next to it!
I’ll be at the Zonta club vendor show at Christ United Methodist tomorrow, Saturday, from 9-2pm.

11/10/2025

Here are a few of the things I’ve been making recently! I’ve been quiet on my page but I have certainly been busy getting ready for the holiday season.

10/22/2025

Commission Tuesday!
This is a butter bell I made a couple years ago for someone who wanted one of the butter bells I made but in a different color. She chose this beautiful green glaze!

A butter bell works by creating an airtight seal to keep butter fresh at room temperature. You pack butter in the bell shaped lid and then fill the base with about an inch of cold water. When you place the lid onto the base it forms a seal that keeps air out, keeping the butter from spoiling while also keeping it soft and spreadable.

I don’t make these butter bells as a part of my regular inventory pieces anymore but I do take orders. If you want to order one let me know! And that goes for any other commissioned order you are thinking about placing. Let me know soon so I can get your order in for the holidays!😁