Commissions
One thing, made properly.
I take on a small number of commissions at a time — usually because someone has seen a piece that's already sold, or because they need something specific that I wouldn't otherwise make. A dinner set built up over months. A vase sized to one particular windowsill. An urn.
I'm not the right fit for large production runs or tight deadlines. I'm a good fit if you want one thing made properly and you don't mind waiting for it.
- Typical lead time
- 8–12 weeks from deposit
- Starting from
- Most commissions start around $150
How it works
Five steps, eight to twelve weeks.
- 01
Tell me what you're after
Fill in the form, or email me. Photos of anything you like the look of help more than descriptions do — including other potters' work, which I won't copy but will understand.
- 02
We talk it through
I'll come back with what I think is possible, a rough price, and an honest timeline. If I don't think I'm the right person for it, I'll say so and try to point you somewhere better.
- 03
Deposit and a test
Half up front. For anything glaze-specific I'll fire a small test tile first so we're both looking at the same thing rather than the same words.
- 04
Making
Throwing, drying, trimming, bisque, glaze, and the final firing. I'll send photos at the greenware stage while changes are still cheap.
- 05
Collection or delivery
Balance due on completion. Local pickup is arranged by email; anything shippable is packed by hand and double-boxed.
Questions
Before you ask.
How long does a commission take?
Eight to twelve weeks is typical. Clay sets its own pace — drying can't be rushed without cracking, and a piece goes through the kiln twice. If you need something for a specific date, tell me the date first and I'll tell you honestly whether it's possible.
Can you match a piece I already own?
Close, but never exactly. Every glaze comes out of the kiln slightly differently depending on where it sat and what else was firing. If you send me a photo I'll tell you how near I think I can get, and I'd rather undersell that than oversell it.
What does it cost?
Most commissions start around $150 for a single piece and go up with size and complexity. A dinner set is a different conversation. I'll give you a firm number before anything is made.
What if I don't like it?
That's what the greenware photos and test tiles are for — we catch it before the kiln, not after. If something arrives and it's genuinely not what we agreed, tell me and we'll sort it out.
Do you make urns?
Yes, and I'm glad to. Tell me as much or as little as you want to about who it's for.
Start one
Tell me what you're after.
There are no wrong answers here, and you can leave anything blank that you haven't thought about yet.