Evergreen Pottery Studio

Evergreen Pottery Studio Turning clay and mud into art. Finding joy in the process.

This is a post I've been thinking of making for awhile but kept pushing it off. Now it's Mother's Day and I have a littl...
05/13/2024

This is a post I've been thinking of making for awhile but kept pushing it off. Now it's Mother's Day and I have a little daughter to spend it with and it's reminding me of my priorities in this season of life. What I'm trying to say is that I'm not making pottery right now. I feel like I need to take a lil break and enjoy my family. Your only young once they say. And as much as I'd like to get my hands muddy and make things out of clay, I just don't have the time it takes right now. The days will come too fast where I have more than enough time on my hands and my life won't revolve around changing diapers and feeding mouths and chasing toddlers. But for now, that's where I'm at. And I love it. So I'm not taking orders and I've kind of abandoned my studio for now. If you need me, you'll find me planting garden or playing with my daughter or grocery shopping. Just wanna say thanks for being here and being part of this journey. I appreciate you so much.

Til next time.
XX,
Karlynn

A fun lil mismatched set of mugs. Another order for an awesome human who happens to be my cousin. :)[Someday] when I mak...
02/03/2024

A fun lil mismatched set of mugs.

Another order for an awesome human who happens to be my cousin. :)

[Someday] when I make a dinnerware set I want it to be mismatched I think. It has its own charm. Handmade pottery, in my mind, is not meant to be identical. That's what factories are for. I am by all means not a factory. Give me all the different sizes and shapes and textures.

Since I started making pottery my business has been mostly through markets and custom orders. Markets are definitely the...
01/10/2024

Since I started making pottery my business has been mostly through markets and custom orders. Markets are definitely the most fun. But I do appreciate when people ask me to make something for them. It's probably gonna stay that way for now as I like to do things small-batch. I would rather take my time and enjoy the process.
Also, I'm raising a very busy little girl. Iykyk.

So all this to say, I will probably continue posting sporadically on social media and hopefully attending a market or 2 this year. We shall see.

I don't have a specific shop or website to buy from, but I do have a studio you can stop by and visit me and shop my bits and pieces! Or tell me about the things I can make for you. I would honestly love that.

This lil butter dish was so fun to make. It's going to a cool cousin of mine. Thanks for your order Nic :)

My heart aches a little this Christmas. Just like it has every Christmas since I came home from Haiti. Why? Because ther...
12/20/2023

My heart aches a little this Christmas. Just like it has every Christmas since I came home from Haiti.
Why?
Because there are countless precious children who need Jesus. Because there are children who do not have a family to spend time with. Because there is chaos and violence surrounding them instead of peace.
I'm sad that I can't make things easier or more joyful for them.
I question why.
Why do I get to live in peace with family and friends and a warm house and gifts and Christmas cookies and hot tea and joy in my heart?
How does our society keep telling us we need more things, when there are too many children living with nothing. Not even hope?
I don't have the answers, and I don't think I ever will.
Maybe I can't fix anything. Maybe I can enjoy what I have because God is good. I am so blessed.
But my heart aches a little. and I think that's how it should be.

Also, this might be my favorite mug that I've made to date. Sadly the handle joint ended up cracking slightly so I can't sell it. Actually I'm not at all sad about that.

To handle or not to handle?Available. DM to purchase
12/04/2023

To handle or not to handle?

Available. DM to purchase

These mugs are slightly discounted due to the glaze not turning out like I expected.It doesn't affect the function at al...
12/04/2023

These mugs are slightly discounted due to the glaze not turning out like I expected.
It doesn't affect the function at all.

It just reminds me that pottery is kind of an art and it's not always going to go like the picture in my head.

This cutie tumbler has thumb indents and its actually so comfy. I wish I'd made more!
12/04/2023

This cutie tumbler has thumb indents and its actually so comfy.

I wish I'd made more!

Cream + sugar dishes.Or milk pitcher + tea bag holder.You might want a honey pot then too. :)Available. (But not the hon...
12/04/2023

Cream + sugar dishes.
Or milk pitcher + tea bag holder.

You might want a honey pot then too. :)

Available. (But not the honey pot. Unless I make another.)

Snack bowls. What would you eat in one of these?I think yogurt + berries. Or salsa, + chips.Available. DM to purchase ...
12/04/2023

Snack bowls.
What would you eat in one of these?

I think yogurt + berries.
Or salsa, + chips.

Available. DM to purchase

Vases!The middle one is sold.The other 2 are available:)
12/04/2023

Vases!

The middle one is sold.
The other 2 are available:)

'flowers make people happy'Not available*
12/04/2023

'flowers make people happy'

Not available*

Ever wondered why handmade pottery is so expensive? And also why it takes SO long to make? Here's a quick look at the pr...
11/30/2023

Ever wondered why handmade pottery is so expensive? And also why it takes SO long to make? Here's a quick look at the process.
1. Wedge clay to take out any air bubbles.
2. Throw pot on wheel. (Or hand build.)
3. Let pot dry a little.
4. Trim pot and carve any designs
5. Add handle.
6. Let pot dry out completely. (Very slowly to avoid cracks)
7. Bisque-fire pots (takes at least a day to fire and cool enough to touch)
8. Wash and glaze pots
9. Glaze-fire pots (takes another day)
10. Sand bottoms and wash pots

There's also so much learning and trialling that goes into it all. It's not all glamorous and aesthetic. Maybe that's why I only post the finished product? Ha

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