Pottery Designs Ideas

pottery designs ideas

Today, we share pottery designs ideas to you!

pottery designs ideas is one of the most prolific crafts in Asheville, NC, and the western part of the state in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The artistic community, abundance of raw material, and craft tradition draws artists to the area. Birdfoot Ridge Studio from just north of town produces a wide range of pottery designs ideas, from hand painted tableware to a Zen collection. Here are some of the more unique designs we have seen in the Asheville area:

Brie Baker- this shallow round piece with small handles fits a 5-6" wheel of brie and bakes right in the pot. He suggests adding some Jack Daniels, brown sugar, and sliced almonds before baking in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Serve right in the pot, perhaps accompanied with another little nip of the Jack.

Garlic Grater- this is a small flared dish with high sides, spout, and a rough, textured bottom. Take whole garlic cloves and rub them on the bottom of the dish to grate, adding some olive oil and herbs for dipping. Either dip right out of the pot or pour into another dish. Why not save that other dish for something else?

Pillow Pot- here is a pillow shaped pot with three holes on the top for putting a flower in. It holds water if necessary and adds a nice touch to your table setting.. Comes in a variety of colors, some with hand painted images.

Bread Baker- Good thick stoneware is perfect for baking. It conducts and holds heat very well, which is why clay ovens bake the best pizza's. This bread baker creates a nice crust on top and a softer bottom. With this clay bread baker you can rise, bake, and serve your bread in the same pot, pottery designs ideas.

You can see some of the latest work from Birdfoot Ridge Studio on our Squidoo Lens:

http://www.squidoo.com/asheville-hand-painted-pottery

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