Mud Dabbers Pottery

At Mud Dabber's, we're pleased to offer one of the largest selections of locally produced pottery in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Originally established as a family business in 1988 by the John O. Dodson family, the store now features the works of over 30 local potters. In addition to our store gallery, visitors are welcome to view the working studio located next door. Much of our pottery is fired in kilns onsite.

Our Story

Mud Dabber's is located in a historic general store building (1922) located on the banks of Dunn's Creek, just four miles south of downtown Brevard on Greenville Hwy/US Hwy 276. We're located about 40 minutes from Hendersonville, NC; 50 minutes from Asheville, NC and about 1 hour from Greenville, SC, in the beautiful French Broad River Valley. Our regular shoppers love checking out our "tired and flawed" section where we offer at a discount pots which have been around too long or are slightly flawed. Many a treasure is found on these shelves. We also offer custom wedding registries with a wide variety of items available.

Meet Our Potters

We are proud to feature the work of over 25 local artists! Some of our talented potters include John Dodson, who began working in clay as a child and is now the owner of Mud Dabber's Pottery of Brevard. John Dodson is a second-generation potter and enjoys teaching at John C. Campbell Folk School. Will Weigle is another talented potter who apprenticed under John Dodson and is passionate about the creative process. He is always experimenting with new ideas and glazes. Panthertown Pottery, founded by Klayton Huff and Molly Brouwer, offers innovative works of art and is known for their beautiful folk pottery production.

Our Services

In addition to showcasing a wide variety of pottery, we offer custom orders, special and custom orders, events, holiday open houses, and even an empty bowl soup lunch. If you're unable to visit us, we're always happy to help you find that special pottery item you're looking for, send photos, and get it shipped to you.