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Pottery Wheel Art

Pottery Classes & Handmade Ceramics in West Asheville 

A working studio, gallery, and teaching space — wheel throwing, handbuilding, and beginner  classes for all skill levels.

Our Design Philosophy

Our Design Philosophy Every piece starts on a trail. We photograph wildflowers, insects, and plants in the Blue Ridge Mountains, translate them into line drawings, and burn them onto silk screens for underglaze transfer onto wheel-thrown stoneware. The result is functional pottery — plates, mugs, bowls — rooted in the natural world just outside Asheville. We believe beautiful objects should be used, not displayed. That conviction runs in the family: Kelsey's father is a master chairmaker who has spent a lifetime making things meant to be sat in, eaten from, and lived with.

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Create. Learn. Collect.
Our Products

We create handmade and custom pottery designed for real life—plates, bowls, mugs, teapots, and more. Our pieces balance clean, timeless style with practical durability, making them ideal for daily rituals, thoughtful gifts, and special occasions. Visit our studio and gallery in West Asheville to explore the collection and see the making process, or reach out to discuss a custom order.

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Pottery Classes

Date Nights!
A private studio experience for couples or small groups. One evening, guided pottery making, and a gift card to Finest Deli included, no experience needed. $125.00 per person

Make Something New - 3 Weeks
A relaxed, beginner-friendly course focused on handbuilding a set of finished pieces, perfect for holiday gifts or anyone wanting a shorter, low-pressure introduction to clay. Starting at $200.00

Try It - 4 Weeks
A beginner handbuilding class designed for anyone who wants to try pottery without a big commitment. Bring a drink, get your hands in clay, and see if it sticks. No experience needed. Starting at $275.00

Develop your skills - 6 - 8 Weeks
A focused course for beginners or intermediate potters in either wheel throwing or surface design. Students choose one discipline and go deeper, building real technique through repetition and hands-on practice. Starting at $400.00 

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Plays In Mud Pottery

Plays In Mud Pottery

E:  kelsey@playsinmud.com

T:  828-225-4063

A: 735C Haywood Rd.

Asheville, NC 28806

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