Jill Hinckley teaches throwing a large bowl

Take a class

Get your hands in clay, meet interesting people and share the miracle of turning mud into functional objects. We specialize in teaching wheel-thrown pottery and offer instruction for all skill levels. Not sure the potter's wheel is for you? Find out in a special one-time Try It! class. Click here for dates and times.

 

For young potters aged 9-14: The fall session begins Sunday, September 12, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. Click here for details.


Kevin Crowe bottles

Kevin Crowe Improv

Saturday, August 28, 7:00–9:30 pm

Discover what inspires a dedicated craftsman. Join in conversation with Kevin Crowe, renowned wood fire potter and kiln builder, as he demonstrates his favorite forms and talks about his journey to clay and commitment to wood firing. Space is limited.


Pottery tools for sale at Hinckley Pottery

Use the best tools

We stock a small assortment of tools, some hard to find, some made especially for us, all put through our own informal hands-on tests. Our proven favorites, assembled into five kits tailored to a variety of tasks, are always useful and a bargain too.


Details of Jill Hinckley pots

Feast your eyes

Jill Hinckley's beautiful, functional wares blend an Asian esthetic with an appreciation of early American crafts. This online gallery gives you a taste of her varied work.