Ceramics
Monkeytown Pottery
20603 Airmont Road,
Bluemont, VA 20135
Snickers Gap Cluster, 2023 Stop #30
About
Lidded form with carved black slip on outside.
Amy Oliver began her clay journey approximately 29 years ago, she studied ceramics at James Madison University, then apprenticed at Hawksbill Pottery. Amy moved to Loudoun county in 2001 and officially opened Monkeytown Pottery in 2005. She has continually worked to improve her craftsmanship, her emphasis is on form function and surface design. Having a background in drawing and art history as well, she often adds illustrations and her own version of mythology to her pots. She likes her pots to tell a story. She uses stoneware clay, slip and glaze to accomplish this while keeping the pots food safe and functional. She hopes that they are a part of everyday life and are truly used regularly, everything therefore, is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.
Large vessel with black slip carved into nature scene, movement of the birds.
Multiple layers of poured slip, carved mountains with storybook feel.
Horses running with mountain scene, owls riding the horses.
Nature scene with owls. Carved black slip with white glaze.
Pitcher with blue glaze, owls carved in black slip.
Casserole dish, mint green glaze on inside black slip with carved birds on the outside. Suitable for baking.
Bowl with mint green glaze on inside, carved black slip with nature scene and birds on outside.
Casserole dish with blue glaze on inside, carved horses and owls in nature scene with black slip on outside.
Bowl with nature scene and owls riding horses.
Tall tree scene carved with blue slips and white glaze
Black slip with white glaze. Suitable for baking
Dinosaur scene with asteroids and UFOs black slip on red clay, carved. Green glaze on inside.
Tall mug for coffee, tea or as beer stein
Available from this artist:
Everything from mugs to bird baths, bowls, vases,serving and baking dishes. Mostly functional pieces but some art for art's sake as well. Huge emphasis on surface design and function.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Map and Directions:
Directions to Monkeytown Pottery:
From Route 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy) take Round Hill/Purcellville exit towards Round Hill. After gas station, take left on New Cut Road, which becomes Airmont Road. Straight at 4 way stop. Pass church and cemetery. Monkeytown Pottery is on the right next to a stone house. Look for the Coca Cola sign that says Freemans Store and park in store parking lot.
Connect with this artist:
You can also find this artist on Instagram as @monkeytownpottery and on Facebook as @monkeytownpttery