I grew up in New Hampshire and fell in love with clay during a high school art class. Fast forward 23 years, and after raising a daughter, I enrolled in the NH Institute of Art and took my love of clay to the next level. It was during this time that I met Jeff Brown, a pottery instructor at the Institute. Eventually we shared a studio in Northwood, NH. In 2010 we made the decision to return to Jeff’s home state of North Carolina, establishing our new home and studio in the pottery community of Seagrove.
Most of my work is functional, wheel thrown forms. I enjoy carving flowers and leaves through slip covered clay, a process called sgraffito. I fire in a gas kiln, here at our Seagrove studio and participate in wood firings whenever the opportunity arises.
I am a blog writer and that is where I share our daily life experiences as working potters in Seagrove, NC.
We are open today and working in the studio. We will be taking a break for the holiday and will be closed from December 24th - 27th, re-opening December 28th at 10 am. Wishing all of our supporters the happiest of holidays. ... See MoreSee Less
Michele Hastings and Jeff Brown Pottery invite you to visit their studio and gallery during the holiday season. Enjoy a memorable shopping experience and find the perfect handmade gifts for the special people in your life. Now through December 23rd we will be open Monday - Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. ... See MoreSee Less
We have a few piggy banks available in our gallery, or to purchase through Michèle's Etsy shop... we can ship just about anywhere! This piggy came out of the kiln that we unloaded this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less