Little Mountain Pottery

Little Mountain Pottery Open by Appt. or by chance Little Mountain Pottery is the studio and showroom of Claude and Elaine Graves. Africa, Mexico and the Canary Islands.

The Graves started the pottery in 1973 after working with and documenting folk potters in Spain, N. Claude has been designated a "Traditional Artist" of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. In 2015 Tyson Graham began a one year apprenticeship with the Graves and now works out of the shop under his own name, Tyson Graham Pottery.

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Claude Graves--founder, artist, and proprietor of Little Mountai...
04/04/2020

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Claude Graves--founder, artist, and proprietor of Little Mountain Pottery, along with his wife and soulmate of 50 years, Elaine--on the night of April 1, after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma three and a half years ago.

We will miss him greatly, but continue to cherish our memories of him and be inspired by all that he gave us over the years. Please feel free to leave your remembrances and stories about Claude in the comments here. The obituary contains information on memorial, gifts, etc.

TRYON - Born in Tlaquepaque, Mexico on June 28, 1949, Claude Douglas Graves died on April 1, 2020 surrounded by his family, three and a half years after a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Claude was raised in Mexico and Venezuela alongside his younger sister, Kathryn Sidener, who preceded him in death...

Hard to believe that Tyson has been working in the shop for over four years now. Come see his new work this Spring.
03/22/2019

Hard to believe that Tyson has been working in the shop for over four years now. Come see his new work this Spring.

The spring kiln opening will be Saturday, April 27th at 11am! It will be my 19th firing of the gas kiln here at Little Mountain Pottery. I just finished designing the poster for the event. Mark your calendar!

A fun afternoon at the studio watching Tyson with his head in the kiln.
09/26/2016

A fun afternoon at the studio watching Tyson with his head in the kiln.

Tyson and I loaded his kiln this afternoon, all of these pots made it in. We'll light it tomorrow morning bright and ear...
09/26/2016

Tyson and I loaded his kiln this afternoon, all of these pots made it in. We'll light it tomorrow morning bright and early.

Elaine and Tyson in the studio this morning, talking about serious business. His kiln opening on October 8.
09/26/2016

Elaine and Tyson in the studio this morning, talking about serious business. His kiln opening on October 8.

Things don't always work out. This is a raw, unfired pot that Tyson was glazing when it broke in his hands. From the cro...
09/23/2016

Things don't always work out. This is a raw, unfired pot that Tyson was glazing when it broke in his hands. From the cross section you can see how thin it is.

Tyson decorating pots in the shade. These pieces will make it into the kiln for the kiln opening on October 8.
09/22/2016

Tyson decorating pots in the shade. These pieces will make it into the kiln for the kiln opening on October 8.

Tyson's pots lined up for glazing this week. These are destined for the kiln opening on October 8.
09/21/2016

Tyson's pots lined up for glazing this week. These are destined for the kiln opening on October 8.

09/07/2016

Fresh pots drying in the sun, the gas kiln roaring, it's a good day at the pottery.

Fresh pots drying in the sun, the gas kiln roaring, it's a good day at the pottery.
09/07/2016

Fresh pots drying in the sun, the gas kiln roaring, it's a good day at the pottery.

Tyson and I loading his first gas kiln. He's been firing the electric kiln for over a year and a half and he's ready to ...
09/06/2016

Tyson and I loading his first gas kiln. He's been firing the electric kiln for over a year and a half and he's ready to learn a whole new process.

Tyson loading his first gas kiln for a firing later this week. I fired this kiln every two weeks for decades.
09/06/2016

Tyson loading his first gas kiln for a firing later this week. I fired this kiln every two weeks for decades.

Address

6372 Peniel Road
Tryon, NC
28782

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+18288948091

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