Two pieces of ochre colored pottery, hand thrown and carved by artist Joy Tanner. The pots sit on a pink table, against a blush backdrop. Image by Loam.

Joy Tanner Pottery

Joy Tanner's work reflects an awareness of the present moment, resulting in uniquely designed pottery that is just as inviting to ponder and touch as it is to use and share. Firing her stoneware forms in a soda kiln yields an ever-changing palette of natural variations of color.

Joy Tanner and her partner Will Baker started Wood Song Pottery in 2013 and settled in Bakersville NC where they have their studios and home. The rich tradition of craft in the Blue Ridge mountains is a wonderful home for Wood Song Pottery.

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A detail of a group of mugs by potter Joy Tanner. One mug, featuring lines of turquoise and mottled brown, is in focus, while other mugs are out of focus in the foreground and background.

Inspiration & Design

"The hand carved patterns and textures in my work are direct reflections of the nature and inspirations I find surrounding me.  I strive to bring this awareness of the beauty of nature full circle, directly into the hands of people holding and using my pots." - Joy Tanner

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NEW! Shop Earrings

Lately, I've been exploring a new line of handmade earrings, mixing clay and kanthal wire to make the earrings. I like to think they are little JOY pots, or inspirations from nature such as seeds, seed pods, and leaves. It's been a fun experiment working at such a small scale and I'm excited to see how this process unfolds as I continue with them. The earrings are made with hypoallergenic earwires.