Functional teapots to use and enjoy. Wheel formed stoneware and porcelain, assembled and altered. Electric kiln fired or wood-fired and soda/salt glazed. Features interior tea strainer and no-fall lids. Intended for daily use; best pre-warmed before pouring in boiling water.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
David Voorhees Pottery in Western North Carolina makes a full range of functional and decorative porcelain and stoneware. Many of his porcelain pieces are hand painted or carved with floral and leaf motifs and oxidation fired to a luminous state. David's recent work is focused on wood firing and salt/soda glazing both stoneware and porcelain using a variety of glazes and flashing slips.
David has worked for years making custom items for patrons across the US and abroad. Dinnerware, lamps, commemorative pieces, funerary urns are some of the more popular items he has made for his customers. However, his Wedding Wish VaseĀ© is his most popular item with hundreds shipped nationwide. He is experienced working to meet the needs and time frame of customers, so he welcomes your requests.
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Jonathan Chan
For Custom UrnDavid is an amazing artist who deeply considers his customer's desires and expectations. His craftsmanship and professionalism is impeccable and always re-iterated his design to align with my concerns with regards to my custom designs. I would highly recommend anyone to seek David out who wants the necessary dedication and care they desire to create their custom pottery project. You will not be disappointed.
Richard Greer
For Hand Painted Cremation UrnsDavid Voorhees created a custom cremation urn for my daughter's ashes. He took time to truly understand and know a great deal about my daughter and created a piece of art that faithfully reflects and honors her life and spirit. I will always be grateful for his work.
Melinda Morse
For Hand Painted Cremation UrnsWhen our Brother, Son passed awe knew way on September 16, 2021, we knew we wanted a Cremation Urn that was unique to Him and his Lifetime Interests. Eugene had many Interests, one being Classic Ford Cars, 53 Ford Crown Victoria's were his Favorite. I searched and found David Vorhee's Pottery on this Custom Made Web Site. I wrote to him, informed him of exactly what we wanted for Eugene's Urn, he requested several pictures of 1953 Ford Crown Victoria Cars, which I sent. David then had a Conference Call with my Sister, Connie and I. At the time our Mother, Diana was in the Hispital. At the end of the Call, David knew the exact Car we wanted on the Urn and the Inscription on it. He sent an Artist's Rendition which we really liked, a choice of Inscription Styles. We chose the Inscription and approved the Artist Rendition and paid a Deposit and David began working on the Urn. When David completed the Urn, he informed us right away and of when it would be shipped to the Funeral Home, Shipping Information & a Tracking Number and estimated Arrival Date, also, a picture of the Final Urn. We picked up the Urn today with our Brother, Son and could not be more Happy with Eugene's Urn. Really we are speechless at how beautiful it is and know Eugene would love it. So happy to have Eugene home in his final resting place in his beautiful Urn.
Emmett Zediker
For TeapotsA lovely teapot indeed!
Michelle Bailey
For Hand Painted Cremation UrnsI am very happy with the outcome of my project. Everything was handmade & painted. I searched for weeks for the perfect urn and just couldn't find what I wanted. I then found a picture of what I would like on an urn and then searched for an artist. I emailed several but when I came across Voorhees Pottery and started discussing my project with David, I knew I had found the artist I would like to do this special project for my Grams. He started the project and kept me updated thru the project. Let me choose out of several urns he made. Then I asked if he could add a hummingbird to the lids and of course he handmade that also. I then received the picture of the finished project and was so excited. They were beautiful. I showed the picture to co-workers and they were amazed and saying how beautiful they were. Then today I received them and I can't describe how happy & excited I am with the outcome of the urns. My Grams is finally in her resting place. I know she loves them as much as I do. I will defiantly use David, Voorhees Pottery again and will refer him to my friends, family and co-workers. Thank you again for using your talent to create these special urns. Michelle