• Recent Pottery From My Kiln

    Thank you for visiting my blog! Some of these pieces are in my booth at University Pickers in Huntsville, upstairs around the corner from the coffee shop in the last hallway.

  • Cotton Ridge Pottery is Now Available at University Pickers

    We have joined 150+ other amazing vendors at University Pickers! Come visit and you will find a 20,000 square foot marketplace featuring local artists’ work, vintage furniture and home decor, fashion accessories, and more. Located at 3405 Triana Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, University Pickers is open 7 days a …

  • Ceramic Garden Markers

    New from Cotton Ridge Designs, LLC – hand built ceramic garden markers! Kiln-fired to Cone 5 (over 2000 degrees), these markers will add some interest to your garden. To prevent cracking, bring indoors during the winter. Copyright 2025 Kathryn Depew

  • Stoneware Clay Jewelry

    For some of these pieces, I tried the Laguna Iron Oxide Stain, fired to Cone 5 or 6.  Very natural and earthy!  The green matte glaze is Laguna Old Copper, fired to Cone 5.  This is a beautiful glaze with subtle variations. I experimented with adding copper chain and components, …