The Blue Barn

Who we are

Blue Barn Pottery specializes in creating functional stoneware ceramics such as mugs, bowls, and plates. Each piece is shaped by hand, carefully dried, trimmed, and fired in a computerized electric kiln. The piece is then glazed in layers to bring out the natural beauty of the clay as well as creating unique patterns and overlap effects before being fired one last time. This process results in beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that are durable enough to be used daily.

Chris with cat, Maevis

Meet the artist

Chris started making pottery in his high school art class in 1972. He continued his ceramics studies at Alfred University in upstate New York, where he began exploring sculpture, creating unique stone and steel sculptures. After graduation, Chris went on to earn his Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) from Penn State University. Since then, Chris's pottery and sculptural pieces have been featured in various judged art shows.

A peek inside the studio