Claybanks Pottery

Claybanks Pottery Visit our gallery to find a family of artists creating hand made, high fire stoneware pottery along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Our inspiration for our pots- from shape & texture to glazes- is evident in the picturesque environment that surrounds us. Open year round, the crew of artists work steadily to build up their stock of handmade dishes, pots, lamps, and other household items in preparation for the summer “rush.” It is not unusual for the crew to work very long hours. The process for making durable stoneware potter

y takes weeks to be done properly. Each piece of work must be created wet, dry (at least a week), undergo a bisque firing (8 hours approx.), glazing, and a final high firing in the gas kiln which takes a couple of days to be done correctly. The resulting stoneware pottery is beautiful, durable and dishwasher safe. Visitors are welcome to wander through the studio and watch the artists at work. The pace is leisurely and the atmosphere is friendly, so plan time to browse.

As summer winds down, we start to get excited for the crisp colorful days of Fall! Mark your calendars for our 5th Annua...
09/04/2026

As summer winds down, we start to get excited for the crisp colorful days of Fall!
Mark your calendars for our 5th Annual Autumn Country Roads Shop Hop on October 10th! Pick up your shop hop Passport at any of the 6 quaint shops for a chance to win gift certificates to each!
Check out the details here and let us know you are coming!

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This is where potters go to refill their cup so they can keep making your cups!
09/01/2026

This is where potters go to refill their cup so they can keep making your cups!

08/21/2026

Glaze day is when we add the next layer of creativity to our thrown and hand pieced pots! We make all of our own glazes, each with a specific recipe of finely ground minerals to get the colors and smooth glossy texture we are looking for.
It’s a long creative day, but we have to wait a while longer until we can see our final masterpieces as they come out of the kiln!

08/17/2026

08/09/2026

A lovely rainy afternoon is so welcome in the middle of summer! Stop out and enjoy a leisurely wander through our shop any day you find yourself in West Michigan! Open 10-5.

Flowers of summer! Such beautiful arrangements make our vases pop! There’s lots of styles to choose from for you to take...
07/31/2026

Flowers of summer! Such beautiful arrangements make our vases pop! There’s lots of styles to choose from for you to take home your perfect vase to hold your bounty of beauty! 💐
Stop out and see us any day 10-5!

07/18/2026
We know it’s still midsummer, but we are always looking ahead… And we hope you are too! Get a save-the-date on the cale...
07/18/2026

We know it’s still midsummer, but we are always looking ahead… And we hope you are too! Get a save-the-date on the calendar for our Fifth Annual Oceana County Autumn Roads Shop Hop on October 10!
Check out all the details and look for updates on the event page! https://www.facebook.com/share/1EPMw2Mgdb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Address

7060 S Scenic Drive
New Era, MI
49446

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(231) 894-4177

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