Mays Pottery has been making hand-thrown pottery, dinnerware, and one-of-a-kind art pottery since 1965. Their work is distinguished from that of other artists by its exceptional craftsmanship and brilliant colors. Martha and Nathan, a mother-and-son team, come from a rich pottery heritage.
Their studio and gallery are located on the banks of the Haw River near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All pottery made at the Mays Pottery is hand-thrown; no other methods are used. Traditional techniques and ancient Japanese bamboo brushwork are trademarks of their work. The duo crafts the porcelain in a maze of detailed production processes that yield the most beautiful and functional porcelain attainable.
FEATURES Established 60 years ago, specializing in exquisite hand-thrown pottery, traditional methods, and Japanese bamboo brushwork.
HOURS
Mon-Sat: 12pm-5pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Guests are advised to check the shop’s website to confirm, as hours are subject to change.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
If you are going north, when you cross the Haw River bridge, take the first right (Durham Eubanks Rd) to access the driveway. If traveling south, turn left just before crossing the Haw River bridge. The shop is located on U.S. Hwy 15-501, with access on Durham Eubanks Road. When parking, you may prefer allowing the larger vehicles to use the spaces more to the right of the area. Parking at the far left is difficult to back out of.
