The Messy Potter

The Messy Potter Welcome to my world of pottery, where nature is my muse and contemporary art is created. Pieces can be purchsed on my website www.themessypotter.com

Fall crispness is officially in the air, and so is the fresh clay! 🍁🎃Here’s a look behind the scenes at these hand-paint...
08/31/2026

Fall crispness is officially in the air, and so is the fresh clay! 🍁🎃

Here’s a look behind the scenes at these hand-painted pumpkin mugs mid-process.

Each one is individually sculpted and detailed by hand, making them completely one-of-a-kind pieces for the cozy sweater season ahead.

Stay tuned—they’ll be heading to the kiln soon for their final glaze and fire! 🍂✨

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My grandma never kept her favourite pieces locked away. Her bowls lived on the table — full of berries in summer, rising...
08/31/2026

My grandma never kept her favourite pieces locked away. Her bowls lived on the table — full of berries in summer, rising dough in winter, and memories all year long. The glaze was worn from use, the rim softened by decades of hands. That’s what made them heirlooms. Not perfection — presence.

That’s the heart I chase in my own handmade vessels. Pieces meant to be used, loved, and eventually passed down. One‑of‑a‑kind shapes with tiny marks of the making, built to gather stories the way her bowls once gathered fruit.

Heirlooms aren’t born in cabinets.
They’re born in everyday life. Rooted in memories.

✨ Fresh off the wheel ✨There’s just something about big bowls that makes my potter heart beat a little louder. They’re t...
08/27/2026

✨ Fresh off the wheel ✨

There’s just something about big bowls that makes my potter heart beat a little louder. They’re the pieces that feel like functional art — the ones you reach for every day, the ones that become heirlooms because they’re built to be lived with, loved, and passed down.

The large bowl on the left was thrown with 8 pounds of clay, the smaller with 6 pounds — both carrying that rustic, farmhouse charm I adore. Each one is one of a kind, shaped by hand, full of quiet character, and ready to be whatever you need: serving bowl, fruit nest, centerpiece, or simply a beautiful object that anchors a room.

Big bowls tell a story.
They hold meals, memories, and moments.
They’re versatile, grounding, and uniquely yours.

And these two are just getting started. 🖤

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✨ Sculpted Handles, Fresh From the Studio ✨These new handles are pure flow — flowing leaves that curl and wrap like they...
08/26/2026

✨ Sculpted Handles, Fresh From the Studio ✨

These new handles are pure flow — flowing leaves that curl and wrap like they grew right out of the clay.
Each one is hand‑shaped, placed with intention, and totally unique — little organic sculptures that turn a mug into a story.

Soft lines, natural movement, and that earthy, beautiful organic artistry you love.
Every handle feels like a tiny moment of nature captured in clay.

Limited, handmade, and full of soul.

Vintage Camper mugBring the magic of the open road to your morning brew with this hand-crafted tribute to the classic Ca...
08/22/2026

Vintage Camper mug

Bring the magic of the open road to your morning brew with this hand-crafted tribute to the classic Canadian camper.

Generous 16 oz Capacity: Holds a full 16 ounces of your favorite hot coffee or tea—perfect for slow, cozy mornings.

Artisanal Finish: Finished in a soft, matte drippy white glaze with a gentle sage green base, accentuating the design.

Hand-Painted Details: Every piece features uniquely hand-painted pine trees and a distinct vintage camper story on each side.

Ergonomic Design: Features a thoughtfully pulled handle contoured for a natural, comfortable hold.

Handmade for those who feel most at home under the pine trees.

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Meet the newest addition to the collection: our Cute Locals mugs !🦌🐇Each one is thoughtfully wheel-thrown with a custom ...
08/22/2026

Meet the newest addition to the collection: our Cute Locals mugs !
🦌🐇
Each one is thoughtfully wheel-thrown with a custom wildlife design on both sides so you get a beautiful view no matter which hand you hold it with.

The creamy, drippy glaze flows into a rich, forest mist green hue around the base, highlighting that classic, comfortable belly shape.

Size: Generous 14–16 oz capacity (perfect for long cozy mornings)

Details: Wildlife illustration on front and back, unique glaze drips, water-pulled handle comfort

Do you like?

Batch Info: One-of-a-kind limited offering—once this small batch is gone, it’s gone!

Drop a 🦌 or 🐇 in the comments to claim your favorite. Or just message me.😀



Special pricing of $50.00

08/21/2026

And so the fall and Christmas designs begin..

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Last leg of the trip before coming back. Loved Graves Island by Halifax and Rainbow Falls by Schreiber Ontario. With Dal...
08/19/2026

Last leg of the trip before coming back. Loved Graves Island by Halifax and Rainbow Falls by Schreiber Ontario. With Dale Pettigrew

Cinnamon Spoon Cafe in Bragg CreekLimited Rocky Mountain Pictograph mugs
07/14/2026

Cinnamon Spoon Cafe in Bragg Creek

Limited Rocky Mountain Pictograph mugs

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