Stoneware Pottery and Wooden Objects
Unique & functional pottery you can use and enjoy daily
Blending Homewares with Nature
This is the story of my pottery and backyard studio, located near the historic downtown area of McKinney, Texas. Less than an hour north of Dallas, our quaint downtown is home to intimate restaurants, shops, and a thriving arts community. I feel honored to be among its painters, potters, sculptors, and other professionals.
“I invite you to hold my pottery, to discover the flaws and imperfections that give it character and life. I don’t ask that you figure out why you’re drawn to it. Just that you embrace the connection it seeks to make with your own soul.”
The clay is newly formed, but the branches have the honor of reflecting the vibrant life they once had.
Much of my work combines clay with discarded tree branches that I discover during my solo walks in the woods. The clay in my primarily functional pieces is newly formed, but the branches, with their unique shapes and textures, echo their once vibrant life. I find the creative process of joining these two natural elements to be deeply fulfilling and spiritual. I discover new aspects of myself as I work … what I value, what inspires me, what I wish to add to the world.
I invite you to hold my pieces, to study the beauty of their natural imperfections, which give them their unique personality and character. You needn’t attempt to figure out why you’re drawn to them. Simply embrace the connection they invite to your heart, mind, and soul. Quiet yourself; attune your heart to listen. Do you hear their eloquent sharing of truth and emotion, as I do?
“I am fascinated with incorporating the nature I’ve experienced from walks or on my family vacations into my work. It’s as if a tree limb or branch is a gift that I want to cherish. When I connect with my pieces, it’s a daily reminder of my moments spent in the natural world. It brings a sense of calm and joy that I want to share with you.”
I am excited to share that Wayne Batchelder Pottery is now partnering with One Tree Planted to plant 1 tree for every piece of pottery sold!
One Tree Planted is a 501 (c)(3) (onetreeplanted.org) nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation. They plant trees to store nature and biodiversity. They also raise awareness about the importance of trees and offer businesses like mine a simple sustainability solution. Watch for a new page on this website soon, that provides more information about One Tree Planted and sustainability.
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