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Thank you to Louise Rosenfield for jurying an excellent show! View the exhibit online or in-person at the Demuth Museum ...
10/12/2026

Thank you to Louise Rosenfield for jurying an excellent show! View the exhibit online or in-person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime.

1. Chance Taylor - Winged Gourd Vase
2. Carter Pasma - Teapot
3. Margaret Beaudoin - Asteroid Jar with Bidoro
4. Katie Susko - Small teapot
5. Paul McCoy - Temmoku Sake
6. Summer Brendlinger - Picnic
7. Sara Alfieri - Charcoal 6 Pack II
8. Takako Martinez - Yoga on the Bowls
9. Amy Kline - Kline Fern Mug
10. Lisa Rogers - Bambi tumblers

View the exhibit in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime. The show closes on Saturday, October 31.

All purchased pieces will be shipped or be available for pickup after the exhibit closes.

Don't miss the full exhibit! Browse the entire show and purchase available pieces via the link in our bio. 1. Angel Bram...
10/09/2026

Don't miss the full exhibit! Browse the entire show and purchase available pieces via the link in our bio.

1. Angel Brame - Rowlf and Scooter
2. Pascal Chmelar - Group of sugar pots
3. Lyla Kaplan - "Light of the Universe" magic bowl
4. Sofia Vidal - Killa lamp
5. Sally Rothchild - Raven Bowl
6. Frank Saliani - Teapots
7. Wakana Koike - Indigo Bloom
8. Julia Steiman - Illustrated Seder Plate
9. Julia Steiman - Blue Pomegranate Platter
10. Catherine McCormick - Backwoods Teaset

View the exhibit in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime. The show closes on October 31.

All purchased pieces will be shipped after the exhibit closes.

Showcasing another 10 pieces in this year's exhibit. Check the link in our bio to purchase work and browse all pieces.1....
10/08/2026

Showcasing another 10 pieces in this year's exhibit. Check the link in our bio to purchase work and browse all pieces.

1. Elizabeth Paley - Thirteen Vines Bowl
2. Mark Messenger - Globe Galaxy vase
3. Randall Carlson - Serving Dish
4. Tim Sherman - Crystal Pitcher
5. Hong-Ling Wee - Beryl Oil & Vinegar Set
6. Emma Price - Flower Swirl
7. Maddie Gage - Butter Dish
8. Stephen Heywood - Teapot
9. Shawn O'Connor - Cruet
10. Connie Norman - Love Is Love

View the exhibit in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime. The show closes on October 31.

All purchased pieces will be shipped after the exhibit closes.

We're blown away by the quality of work in this year's exhibit. View online or in-person at the Demuth Museum of Art on ...
10/07/2026

We're blown away by the quality of work in this year's exhibit. View online or in-person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime.

1. Eunkyung Han - A DROP of Happiness 3
2. Kit Grindeland - Toothed Seedpod Vase
3. Alex Olson - Faceted Bowl
4. Justin Rothshank - Poppy Jar Soda Fired
5. Vicki Lederman - Clouds Over Mt. Fuji serving platter
6. Christie Goodfellow - Stacking Cream & Sugar Set
7. Shana Salaff - Luncheon Plate
8. Nikki Lau - Breakfast Jar
9. Jeremy Felton - Coupe Glass
10. Marni Dheere - Spiny Handled Vaase

The show closes on October 31. All purchased pieces will be shipped or available for pickup after the exhibit closes.

Presented by Lancaster Creative Factory and Demuth Museum of Art on Lime.

Another daily highlight of this year's exhibit. Check the link in our bio to purchase work and browse the entire exhibit...
10/06/2026

Another daily highlight of this year's exhibit. Check the link in our bio to purchase work and browse the entire exhibition.

1. Samantha Hostert - Flat Bottom Mug
2. Delanie Wise - Salt Pour
3. Christy Knox - Fiddlehead Fern Teapot
4. Ryder Paley - Centipede Donut Pitcher
5. Bob Bruch - Current
6. Sam Scott - Black and White Vase with Handbuilt Neck
7. George Metropoulos McCauley - Platter with Spatula
8. Yuri Gershtein - elevated plate
9. Tony Borchardt - Pitcher
10. Dick Lehman - Dancing Vase With Blue Dress

View the exhibit in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime. The show closes on October 31.



For the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting all of the work in this year's exhibit! Swipe to see today's feature.1. Mi...
10/05/2026

For the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting all of the work in this year's exhibit! Swipe to see today's feature.

1. Michael Poness - "Emotional Rescue" (Lidded Jar)
2. Melissa Felderman - Rainbow Menorah
3. Jon Menkis - Ale Bowl
4. Shaun Craig - Carved Pear Jar
5. Alex Beck - Yellow Patterned Flower Vase
6. Sarah Mundy - Jungle Juice Goblet
7. Rosa María Martín Romero - Day Kyusu
8. Erika Novak - Candlestick Pair
9. Arthur McCafferty - Sake Server
10. London Bellman - Pagoda bonsai planter

You can view these pieces in the 2026 exhibit by visiting the link in our bio! View the stunning collection of work before the last day of the show on October 31.

Congratulations to the following 2026 award winners!1. First Place ⭐ Casey Beck - Party Bowl– Sponsored by Standard Clay...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to the following 2026 award winners!

1. First Place ⭐ Casey Beck - Party Bowl
– Sponsored by Standard Clay Company

2. Second place ⭐ Sally Rothchild - Raven Bowl
– Sponsored by R.I.C.H. Inc

3. Jean Lehman Form & Function Award: Teresa Shannon - Reliquary for BearBear
– Sponsored by Karen Peiffer Pottery

4. Innovation Award: Melissa Hyatt Foss - Flower Flute
– Sponsored by Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

5. Best hand-built: Shirley Gromen - Six Spanish Mackeral Swimming in a Blue Sea of Dots
– Sponsored by Margaret Seideneberg-Ellis Ceramics

6. Best Teapot: Rosa Martín - Day Kyusu
– Sponsored by Lancaster Clay Studios

7. Best Use of Color: Lisa Lee Rogers - Bambi tumblers
– Sponsored by Susan Burlingame Pottery

8. Best Thrown & Altered: Christie Goodfellow - Stacking Cream & Sugar Set
– Sponsored by Bailey Pottery Equipment Company

9. Pocono Chapter Award: Eunkyung Han - A DROP of Happiness 3
– Sponsored by Pocono Chapter PGC

10. Juror's Choice Award: Matt Hiller - Coffee/Tea Canister with Birch Spoon
– Sponsored by Amy Burk Pottery

11. Juror's Choice Award: Kate Ikard - Bowls
– Sponsored by Kevin Lehman Pottery

👉 Our 2026 exhibit is open through October 31. Visit www.strictlyfunctionalpottery.net to browse the entire collection of work!

This week, we're highlighting this year's award recipients! ✨ First up, congratulations to our Purchase Award winners! S...
09/30/2026

This week, we're highlighting this year's award recipients! ✨ First up, congratulations to our Purchase Award winners! Swipe through to view the stunning pieces.

1. Sam Scott - Black and White Vase with Handbuilt Neck
– Sponsored by L&L Kiln Mfg. Inc.

2. - George School - Michael Fraser Bridges, Backhoe Loader with Rolling Wheels
– Sponsored by George School

3. Delanie Kabrick Wise, Salt Pout
– Sponsored by Bailey Pottery Equipment Company

4. Ainslee Lemke, Midnight Garden Platter
– Sponsored by Skutt Ceramic Products

You can view these pieces in the 2026 exhibit by visiting the link in our bio! View the stunning collection of work before the show closes on October 31.

Make sure you don't miss seeing this exhibit! You can view in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime or online. 📍 De...
09/29/2026

Make sure you don't miss seeing this exhibit! You can view in person at the Demuth Museum of Art on Lime or online.

📍 Demuth Museum of Art on Lime (135 N Lime St. Lancaster, PA 17602)

📅 Exhibit dates: Sept 20 - Nov 8, 2025

🌟 Exhibit hours 🌟

🔹 Sunday: 12-4
🔹 Monday: Closed
🔹 Tuesday: 10-4
🔹 Wednesday: Closed
🔹 Thursday: 10-4
🔹 Friday: 10-4 | First Fridays: 10-8
🔹 Saturday: 10-4

Final sneak peek until tomorrow's reception! 👉 Fri, September 18 from 5-8pm📍 Demuth Museum of Art on Lime (135 N Lime St...
09/16/2026

Final sneak peek until tomorrow's reception!

👉 Fri, September 18 from 5-8pm
📍 Demuth Museum of Art on Lime (135 N Lime St. Lancaster, PA 17602)

You can view the show online on our website at strictlyfunctionalpottery.net on Sept 18 at 5pm ET. The exhibition will be up from Sept 19 - Oct 31, 2026.

Congratulations to the skilled potters in this year's show!

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