Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Wheel-thrown,
hand-glazed,
built to last.

Every piece at Slicks Pottery is shaped by hand on our wheel and finished with our own glaze recipes — no factory molds, no shortcuts.

Potter working at a wheel, shaping clay in the Slicks Pottery studio
Our Story

Born from clay,
rooted in the
Blue Ridge.

Slicks Pottery sits on a quiet lane just outside Mt. Airy, where the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains meet rolling farmland. We've been shaping clay by hand for years — not because it's trendy, but because nothing beats the feel of fresh earth spinning under your palms.

Our studio is open to the public. Walk in, browse the shelves lined with mugs, vases, planters, and custom commissions, and watch the wheel spin in the back. If you've never thrown a pot, we'll show you how.

100%

Handmade

Local

NC Clay & Glazes

All

Skill Levels

What We Make

The Collection

From morning coffee mugs to statement vases, every piece is thrown, glazed, and fired right here in our Mt. Airy studio.

Handcrafted ceramic coffee mug in burgundy glaze

Signature Mugs

Comfortable handles, generous capacity, and glazes that change slightly each firing — no two are identical.

Tall handthrown ceramic vase in blush and cream tones

Vases & Vessels

Tall and elegant or compact and bold — functional art for your shelf, table, or windowsill.

Set of handcrafted ceramic bowls in earthy glaze colors

Bowls & Dinnerware

Rice bowls, salad bowls, soup bowls — made to be used every day and loved for years.

Ceramic plant pot with drainage hole in matte glaze

Planters & Garden

Indoor and outdoor planters with drainage, designed to complement both modern and rustic spaces.

Abstract sculptural ceramic art piece in burgundy and cream

Sculptural Art

One-of-a-kind forms that push the boundaries of function — pieces that stand on their own.

Custom Orders

Have something specific in mind? We take commissions for wedding gifts, corporate events, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Learn With Us

Get your hands
dirty.

Whether you've never touched a wheel or you're looking to sharpen your throwing skills, our classes welcome everyone. Small groups, patient instruction, and all materials provided.

Intro to Wheel Throwing

3-hour session. Center, pull, and shape your first vessel. Take it home after firing.

Hand-Building Workshop

2-hour session. Coil, pinch, and slab techniques — no wheel required. Perfect for beginners.

Private & Group Sessions

Birthdays, team building, date nights — book the studio for a personalized experience.

Students learning to throw pottery at wheel in a sunny studio classroom
Find Us

Visit the Studio

Walk-ins are always welcome. Come browse, ask questions, and watch the wheel spin.

Address

155 Slicks Pottery Ln
Mt. Airy, NC 27030

Phone

(336) 789-0576

Call or text — we're happy to help.

Email

tweetjeff1955@yahoo.com

For custom orders and class inquiries.

Ready to make something
your own?

Stop by the studio, give us a call, or send an email. We'd love to help you find the perfect piece — or show you how to throw one.

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