Sturbridge Pottery

Patricia Pflaumer

Worth the ride to beautiful Western Mass. Friendly and talented owners-sculptors.

Ed Murphy

Sturbridge Pottery offers a great selection of beautifully designed and executed ceramic pieces, and makes for an interesting side trip in the Sturbridge area. There are dozens of pieces ranging from practical to whimsical, and for just about every price range. Whether something for yourself or as a gift for a special occasion, Sturbridge Pottery is sure to have something that will fill the bill. The only note of criticism: we were unsure of the return policy, and that has not been clarified much by our recent experience. We have been to Sturbridge Pottery a number of times, and both we and our daughters have bought a number of pieces there. We were assured by the gentleman at Sturbridge Pottery that if anything was wrong, they would make it right. When we brought in a piece that had cracked we were subjected to a barrage of questions from the lady who helped us, implying that the piece had been abused. Although we tried to assure her that the piece was treasured, and, therefore, well cared for, the questions of mistreatment continued. In the end we agreed to pay a "refiring" fee (whatever that means, since we don't think the original piece will be repaired), but this doesn't seem to us to be the "we'll make it right" stance we initially thought was the policy. Our latest experience notwithstanding, Sturbridge Pottery still offers a selection of unique and special items that will be treasured for years to come.

Adam Malone

What an incredible studio! Picked up the most unique Christmas presents that my family is going to love. The prices are very reasonable.

Alexis Hartz

There is a lot of "beginner" pottery out there, but you won't find it at this studio. Ann and her husband are seasoned artisans, skilled at their craft. Such beautiful creations, and so much variety in pieces and colors. I purchased a beautiful platter at their shop and just received 4 plates that Ann custom fired for me. Prices are unbelievably reasonable and the quality is really first rate.