Please feel free to browse through the gallery or make purchases through the shopping tab.  All Pinder Pottery is microwave, dishwasher, and food safe.  Each piece is fired to 2200^o at which time it vitrifies to a strong, non-porous surface; making it practical for everyday use.

If you're planning a visit to the Galena area and want to visit Pinder Pottery studio gallery, please call (815) 776-0390 to make sure that I will be working in my studio on the day and time of your visit.  The local galleries that my work can be purchases are: Galena History Museum in Galena, IL at www.galenahistorymuseum.org, Hello Galena in Galena, IL at www.HelloGalena.org and Studiowork in Elizabeth, IL at www.twentydirtyhands.com - ask to purchase Pinder Pottery.  Don't forget to look at the Show & Openings for our www.GalenaStudioTour.com events which are unique opportunities to meet the artists, learn their processes, learn the story behind their artwork.  Artists demonstrations are performed at studio locations on the self guided tours through Galena.  

Call (815) 776-0390 to sign up for classes.  New classes begin each month in 2012.  Check the calendar (see "Classes" link at the top of this page) to see when classes are offered.  Classes are tailored to a students skill level and limited to 2 students per class for wheel throwing and 4 students for handbuilding.  Special scheduling of classes are also available, please call for information.