In the heart of Seagrove, North Carolina is a rustic pottery studio where art and nature become one. The beauty of the countryside – its rich colors, textures and shapes – are captured into clay for a lifetime. Just as in nature, each stoneware creation is unique and represents the artistic vision of potters Scott and Bobbie Thomas.

Visiting the Thomas Pottery studio is a delight to the senses. When you visit the shop you will enjoy the rough architecture of the renovated farm buildings overlooking the beautiful pond and landscaping. The studio features a wonderful open space with large windows to see pottery being made. A cabin serves as the sales gallery, providing a laid back, enjoyable shopping experience. There’s also plenty of room to relax in the comfortable rocking chairs on the covered patio while taking in the beauty of surrounding flowers and greenery.

Meet the Artisans

Most people only wish they could follow their dreams, but potters Scott and Bobbie Thomas have made it a reality. Together they combine their talents to create a unique variety of functional and decorative stoneware pottery. By working in tandem they offer a level of skill resulting in pieces that are warm and emanate the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Scott and Bobbie’s artistic interests complement each others’ style.

Scott enjoys turning on the potter’s wheel. His large turned platters, bowls, and pitchers have a traditional shape while his vases have a much more decorative appeal. Once his pieces are made, Bobbie adds the finishing touches, which includes glazing and firing.

Cooler weather inspires Scott to make his piggy banks a personal favorite. Each pig comes to life with a personality to warm your heart and make you smile.

Bobbie enjoys turning smaller items, but her passion lies with hand-building. Using flat pieces of clay she creates a variety of trays and platters. She embellishes her work by hand-painting, adding sculpted flowers or using handmade clay stamps creating an original piece of art.

Customers love Bobbie’s whimsical tri-footed serving pieces. Her lamps, planters and custom tiled mirrors make a great addition to any home or patio décor.

Hand-craftsmanship

Scott and Bobbie create each piece paying particular attention to details. They begin by individually handcrafting each piece using a speckled brown or white stoneware clay. Their glazes are made using the highest quality of non-tox