Kathryn

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

New Pottery by Cotton Ridge Designs, LLC

After a very long break, I plan to start participating in local craft shows again soon! Here are some of my recent wheel-thrown pieces.

Wheel-Thrown Pottery

Wheel-thrown and glazed by Kathryn Depew. After collecting pottery for several years, I had the opportunity in 2006 to begin pottery lessons. The feel of the clay immediately captured my imagination, and I was hooked! All clays and glazes are non-toxic, food-safe and lead-free except for the Raku-fired pieces. (up …

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, …

Hand-Built Pottery

For some of these pieces, I tried some new (to me) Coyote Cone Six glazes. I was very happy with the results of layering different glazes. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on …

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