Thoughts on Pots

Politics of Pottery

Pottery is political. Its something that I’ve heard a lot, especially this past year. When I first heard this I was resistant to the idea. I did not want to be making a political statement in my work. But as I’ve grown I’ve begun to understand and appreciate the fact that pottery is in fact…

Mingeisota

I think of myself as a Minnesota potter. I’ve lived my whole life in Minnesota (save a single semester in college living in NYC), but there is a lot more to it than simply where I live. My entire ceramics career, and especially my early education, I’ve been steeped in the “Mingeisota” tradition; a tongue…

Introduction

Welcome to Peter Paul Pottery! This website has been a long time coming and I’m thrilled you’ve stopped by. Please visit my ‘Work’ page to check out my gallery and ‘Shop’ page to view what is available on Etsy. Here’s a little about me: I am a Minnesotan born and raised.  I grew up in…

About Me

Hi, I’m Peter Paul. I am a Minnesotan potter, making humble pots intended for daily use. I work out of my home studio in Saint Paul where I live with my wife, dog and two cats. Thank you for following along!

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