Monocacy River Pottery

Monocacy River Pottery Monocacy River Pottery has two manabigama kilns and a large 3 chamber naboragama kiln on site with Jim Dugan managing the firings.

Monocacy River Pottery is beginning to reopen its doors to artists and art lovers of beautiful wood fired pottery. A new wood kiln manager, Jim Dugan, has joined with owner Marsha Mason to reignite the flames of wood kilns past and bring about new life to Monocacy River Pottery. Jim has 10+ years of experience with firing, building and repairing wood kilns, soda kilns and gas kilns alike. The pott

ery is now offering various ways to participate in the wood firing process. The pottery is home to 3 wood kilns: one 3 chamber noborigama and 2 manabigamas. At this time, the 3 chamber noborigama is available to rent for a group of potters or as individual shares in what we call a "Community Firing". Firings for the noborigama will occur up to once a month. In addition, the pottery will be renting the medium sized manabigama to smaller groups of potters or individuals. This kiln can be rented out more frequently as it's size requires less labor and time. We are also beginning work on revamping the studio space and the gallery space. It is our goal in the future to hold workshops and classes and to have a beautiful space to showcase different artists from the area and (hopefully) the country. If you have questions about renting space in one of the kilns, prices, schedules, etc. please contact Marsha Mason or Jim Dugan.

A Holiday Idea!
11/26/2025

A Holiday Idea!

Bruce Bowers Photography

We’re Back Open
10/31/2025

We’re Back Open

Whether you like color photos, black and white, high key, low key, vintage flavored, contemporary, or virtually any tasteful content or style, I can make them a reality for you. Your satisfaction is my highest priority and I am a very strong advocate of collaboration among parties. If there are any....

A great team!! ❤️❤️
10/07/2023

A great team!! ❤️❤️

Highlights from this weekend’s kiln unload! Swipe to see tagged artists.
09/26/2022

Highlights from this weekend’s kiln unload! Swipe to see tagged artists.

Excellent results and good times from what was a great firing the whole way through here in the woods at Monocacy River ...
09/25/2022

Excellent results and good times from what was a great firing the whole way through here in the woods at Monocacy River Pottery!

A pretty spectacular unloading at Monocacy River Pottery on Saturday! Everyone had some real gems!
04/13/2022

A pretty spectacular unloading at Monocacy River Pottery on Saturday! Everyone had some real gems!

A few shots from the firing this Saturday. Looking forward to unloading this weekend!
04/04/2022

A few shots from the firing this Saturday. Looking forward to unloading this weekend!

I just realized that yesterday was our 6 year anniversary firing the wood kilns at Monocacy River Pottery! Happy anniver...
04/03/2022

I just realized that yesterday was our 6 year anniversary firing the wood kilns at Monocacy River Pottery! Happy anniversary to us! Thank you to everyone who has made Monocacy River Pottery such a strong community of artists. A special thanks to Marsha, who really makes all of this possible. We love you! ❤️

04/03/2022

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Great loading Saturday! Thanks everyone! Very excited to get the firing under way of Friday evening!
03/28/2022

Great loading Saturday! Thanks everyone! Very excited to get the firing under way of Friday evening!

Over the weekend, Jim and a few other wonderful potters rebuilt the front wall and bag wall of the first chamber. We are...
03/23/2022

Over the weekend, Jim and a few other wonderful potters rebuilt the front wall and bag wall of the first chamber. We are very excited to start loading the 3 chambered noborigama this weekend!

01/10/2022

Upcoming Firing Dates!🔥🔥🔥
Loading March 26
Firing April 2-3
Unloading April 9
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Loading May 28
Firing June 4-5
Unloading June 11

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11801 Hunt Club Road
Thurmont, MD
21788

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