BluegillPottery

Pottery that is Handcrafted in North Carolina,

Gastonia, North Carolina

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All of my work is individually created by hand. Please reach out if you have any questions!

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Last updated on Feb 25, 2024

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All of my work is individually created by hand. Please reach out if you have any questions!

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Dabble on Apr 15, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Love this pottery. I have a number of her pieces. This one was the perfect accent for a woodblock print we purchased for the mantle. Vicki did reach out to verify if it was a gift or not. Just another gift for lucky me!

Vicki responded on Apr 16, 2024

Thank you so much! I’m honored that you’ve chooses my pieces to decorate your home.

Crow Tumbler/Vase

Crow Tumbler/Vase
Brenda on Apr 8, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate the beautiful detail in this piece and feel lucky to be its new owner. Thank you for your artistry.

Vicki responded on Apr 8, 2024

Thank you very much, Brenda! I’m thrilled that you like it! Makes me very happy!

Hummingbird & Flower Decorative Vase

Hummingbird & Flower Decorative Vase
Charmaine on Feb 28, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Simply beautiful! Even better than I imagined.

Vicki responded on Mar 1, 2024

So happy you like it. Thank you for the feedback.

Fleur De Lis Tray with Handles

Fleur De Lis Tray with Handles
Geraldine on Feb 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect, pretty, arrived quickly...who could ask for anything more? Thank you!

Vicki responded on Feb 22, 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m thrilled you are pleased!

Octagonal Crow Design Serving Tray

Octagonal Crow Design Serving Tray
Katelyn on Feb 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!! Everything was absolutely beautiful!

Large Cherry Blossom & Basket-weave Wall Pocket

Large Cherry Blossom & Basket-weave Wall Pocket
Katelyn on Feb 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing pottery!!! Everything was absolutely beautiful.

Vicki responded on Feb 14, 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m thrilled you like it!

Decorative Tile Wall Hanging

Decorative Tile Wall Hanging
Pamela Weatherford on Dec 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Another beautiful piece to add to my collection 😞

Vicki responded on Jan 28, 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback Pamela! I’m so glad you liked it!

Blossom and Bird Nest Covered Jar

Blossom and Bird Nest Covered Jar
Maureen on Dec 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My third purchase is just as wonderful as the first two. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Your lovely plates brighten my day.

Vicki responded on Dec 11, 2023

So glad they bring some joy! Thank you for your kind words!

Hand Carved Ceramic 9-inch Plate

Hand Carved Ceramic 9-inch Plate
Maureen on Dec 6, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful plate, just like the first one. Carefully wrapped and packaged. Thank you.

Vicki responded on Dec 10, 2023

r Thank you Maureen! I appreciate the feedback!

Hand Carved Ceramic 9-inch Plate

Hand Carved Ceramic 9-inch Plate
Abby on Dec 6, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for working with me to make sure I was able to get my holiday soap dishes in time for our holiday party! I appreciate you and look forward to getting more items in the future.

Vicki responded on Dec 6, 2023

Happy to help! Thank YOU!

Holly & Berry Soap Dish / Tray

Holly & Berry Soap Dish / Tray

About BluegillPottery

Sales 307

On Etsy since 2011

Ginkgo leaves that I impress into fresh clay.
Work waiting to be shipped out for orders.
Textures on covered butter sets.
Mixing glazes in 5 gallon buckets.
Glaze testing on small bowls.

Finding clay again- a romance tale

Clay was my college sweetheart. I met it in 1979 while getting a degree in painting and drawing at LSU. I fell hard for it and we had an amazing semester. We went through mixing, wedging, throwing and firing together. I ended up with a special teapot that I would brew tea in for the next 15 years, a precious memory of that college romance!
Fast forward through the years and clay waltzed back into my life through a community course. It was magic again and my hands remembered how and where and why. I have now been working in clay for the past 20 years. There is still a joy in making something that will become a part of someone's life or daily ritual.
I love creating texture, so clay is the perfect medium to impress, carve, stamp and draw on. Inspiration from nature comes through in the images of leaves, flowers, fish and birds that I imbed in my work. Color is also important to me, so I mix my own glazes and constantly experiment to find the perfect combination of transparent, overlapping colors.
I expect to grow old with clay. I want to be able to make pieces for the children's children of the people who first bought my work. And that teapot from 1979--I still have it.

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Vicki Gill

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Last updated on Nov 27, 2022

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BluegillPottery

Pottery that is Handcrafted in North Carolina,

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Cardinal Tumbler/Vase

Hummingbird Wavy Edged Tray

Bluebird Batter Bowl or Small Pitcher

Bluebirds and Hearts Tumbler / Vase

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Glorious Day Chalice and Paten Set

Brie Baker with Cute Bird Impressions Light Turquoise

Tree of Life Pendant

Buddha Good Luck Necklace (color options)

Acorn and Pine Cone Tray with Handles

Ceramic Handmade Rectangular Caddy

Bluebirds and Hearts Tumbler / Vase

Crown Impressed Small Tray with Handles

Crown & Basket-weave Wavy Edged Tray

Basket Vase with Handle

Simple Handmade Bud Vase

Handmade Brown & Tan Bowl

Hummingbird Wavy Edged Tray

Elegant Flower Vase

Soft Green Small Goblet

Handmade Ceramic Ceremonial Cup in Cobalt Blue

Ceramic Ceremonial Cup in Cobalt Blue

Oak Leaf Tray with Acorn Impressions

Bluebird Batter Bowl or Small Pitcher

Small Grey & Tan Square Bowl

Leaf Shaped Berry Bowl or Colander

Handmade Indigo Bud Vase

Ceramic Ceremonial Cup in Cobalt Blue

Small Hand Carved Ceramic Plate

Handmade Indigo Bowl

Cardinal Creamer or Small Pitcher

Bluebird Creamer

Square Blossom Tray / Saucer

Cherry Blossom Creamer

Cardinal Sugar Jar and Creamer Set

Cardinal Tumbler/Vase

Mini Cardinal Vase

Cardinal Creamer- Medium Size

Cardinal Spoon Rest

Square Cardinal Tray / Saucer

Crow Creamer- Medium Size