Nancy Gallagher Pottery is a working pottery studio and store located in a quaint converted ‘peep house’ on an 18th century farm in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. Concentrating in wheel thrown and altered stoneware; I am most interested in putting a new spin on traditional pots, and tend to be somewhat influenced by historic British and Medieval forms.
I hope to make honest pots; pots that are self-evident. By self-evident, I don’t mean to infer simplicity; moreover, self-evident in that the pot captures someone’s attention due to the very nature of its intended use. Pots that invite touch, invite use; a pot that people will turn over in their hands to examine a bit more closely, feeling the weight it imparts. Honest pots that show the mark of the maker; a fingerprint, some throwing rings, subtle nuances in design that are repeated throughout my work.
I have studied in classes and workshops under a variety of professional potters, both in the US and UK and appreciate their widely encompassing points of view and having these contribute to my individual style. When in doubt, I always look to mentor and friend, Bill van Gilder and am truly thankful for his advice and encouragement over the years.
I am drawn back again and again to traditional slipware and hope to encompass that someday into my work.
I operate a small pottery studio in Red Lion, Pennsylvania specializing in wheel thrown and altered functional stoneware pottery. Stoneware clay is durable enough for ovenware, yet just as beautiful to display. My pots are created with form, function and beauty in mind. The glazes you see are hand mixed and formulated for food safety, as well as being microwave and dishwasher friendly. Current pots may be purchased through the store or local pickup, and custom orders are encouraged.