Nolde Forest Pottery

Wesley Muckey, the talented artist behind Nolde Forest Pottery, creates pieces that are deeply rooted in historic technique and tradition yet are imbued with contemporary ideas. His work is serious in construction, graceful in form, and delightful in humor. With 38 years of experience in clay, Wesley draws inspiration from Old World Potters and various cultures to create pieces that are sculptural, functional, and decorative. Each piece is a testament to the beauty and versatility of earth's fantastic mud.

Personalized and Custom Pieces

Nolde Forest Pottery offers a wide variety of personalized pieces for special occasions such as weddings, birth announcements, birthdays, and awards. Custom-made freehand originals are also available upon request. All pieces are food safe and dishwasher safe, adhering to strict standards throughout the creative process to ensure both quality and safety.

Nolde Forest Pottery has had the privilege of creating unique custom pieces for clients across the US, including well-known actors, musicians, and even a few presidents. Some notable clients include William H Macy, Oprah, Ozzy, Stephen Tyler, Billy Idol, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, David Lee Roth, Slash, Richie Kotzen, Velvet Revolver, Rob Zombie, John 5, The Cult, Rick Allen & Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Buckcherry, Hinder, Shinedown, Hillary Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

Upcoming Events

Our next event will be held in the summer at the Robesonia Furnace Pavillion, 424 S Freeman St, Robesonia, PA. Join us on July 8th from 10am - 1pm for a delightful pottery experience. For more updates, follow us on Facebook by clicking the link below.

Retailers

Our pottery is now sold at these esteemed retailers:

• Mike's Pharmacy, 211 W Washington Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067
• The Historical Society Reading PA
• Brandywine River Museum, Chaddsford PA
• Reading Museum, Wyomissing, PA
• Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster, PA
• Philadelphia Museum of ART, Philadelphia, PA

English Slipware

English Slipware, also known as English style slip-decorated earthenware, was widely produced in Britain, Wales, and Scotland in the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Slipware designs were highly defined, and items were produced as a luxury. Many pieces featured elaborate scenes that included ships, moon and stars, as well as birds and flowers. The techniques used with slip included sgraffito, combware, and marbling. Wesley Muckey continues these traditions today.

Pottery Classes

Join us onsite at the Nolde Forest Pottery studio for a three-hour pottery class. Classes begin with an introduction to pottery making and a studio demonstration using techniques from over 100 years ago. Wesley Muckey, with his 39 years of experience in clay, shares his influences and experiences in the pottery world during the class. Each student creates a redware plate with their own design, with as much assistance as needed. Light refreshments are served, and students are welcome to bring their own food and drink. Class dates are announced on Facebook, and reservations are made via email to wesley@noldeforestpottery.com. Class rates are $60.