Pottery studio with clay and tools
Chillicothe, Ohio

Clay
holds
Memory

Every piece from Sweet Creek Pottery carries the warmth of the hand that shaped it — vessels made for living, not display.

Hand-thrown ceramic vessel on pottery wheel

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Sweet Creek

Handcrafted with care

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Potter working at wheel Close-up of raw clay texture
Finished glazed ceramic vase Shelf of handcrafted pottery pieces
Our Story

Rooted in the
land that shaped us

Sweet Creek Pottery sits along Sugar Run Road, where the hills of Ross County roll into quiet valleys. We began as a one-wheel studio and grew into a place where neighbors come to touch clay, learn a craft, and take home something that could only exist because a human hand decided its shape.

Our work lives in the space between utility and art. The mugs we throw are meant to be held every morning. The bowls we glaze are meant to carry real food to real tables. We don't make objects for shelves — we make objects for life.

Every piece is hand-thrown on a wheel, hand-glazed in our studio, and fired in our kiln. No molds. No shortcuts. Just clay, water, and time.

100%

Handmade

Local

Clay & Materials

Food

Safe Finishes

The Collection

Pieces made for your hands

Morning Mug

A comfortable, generous mug for your first cup. Amber and plum glazes.

Dinner Bowl

Deep, wide, and food-safe. Built for everyday meals and Sunday gatherings.

Creek Vase

Tall and tapered, inspired by the banks of Sugar Run. A statement for any room.

Harvest Plate

Broad and sturdy with a subtly ribbed rim. Dishwasher safe, handcrafted soul.

Tea Set

A teapot and two cups, thrown as a matched set. Slow afternoons start here.

Custom Commissions

Tell us what you envision. We'll shape it from raw clay into something lasting.

Pottery workshop in progress
Learn With Us

Put your hands
in the clay

Whether you've never touched a wheel or you're looking to sharpen your technique, our workshops meet you where you are. Small groups. Patient instruction. Real results.

Beginner pottery wheel class

Beginner Wheel Throwing

Six weeks. Learn centering, pulling, and finishing. Take home three completed pieces from your own hands.

Ceramic glazing workshop

Glazing & Firing

A single-session workshop exploring color theory, layering techniques, and kiln chemistry. Bring your greenware or use our bisque.

Children pottery activity

Youth & Family Sessions

Weekend drop-in sessions for kids and families. No experience needed — just curiosity and messy hands.

Sweet Creek Pottery studio interior with wheel and shelves
Visit Us

Come say hello

Studio Address

2691 Sugar Run Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601-9634

Studio Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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