The Potter

Potter-(n) - A person who makes pots, bowls, plates, etc. a person who makes pottery by hand

A potter has complete freedom to create a vessel in any shape He so chooses. Each vessel is completely unique to the designer’s discretion. Mike, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Farmhouse Pottery in Vermont with so many beautiful vessels and wood products. Peony Market had purchased some beautiful items at Mart this past year and it was going to be a real treat to see their store and workshop. Just as I imagined, a beautiful, clean, organic modern farmhouse feel to their store. We were greeted by James, the founder of Farmhouse and he gave us a tour behind the scenes.

The skilled potters were creating beautiful vessels with preciseness, skill and patience. There are so many steps in making each vessel from the raw material of clay. The potters at Farmhouse Pottery have been trained through art school and groomed by the founders of Farmhouse Pottery, Zoe and James. These artisans are uniquely gifted to create beautiful pottery and wooden products. Their work is stunning because they spend time with their hands designing each unique piece with love and care.

The scene we observed was a small picture of another Potter, God who is the Master Potter. He knits and fashions babies in their mother’s womb. We not only witnessed beautiful unique gifts created by some of the finest potters at Farmhouse Pottery, but met our precious gift, our grandson Jonah this past weekend who was created by the Master Potter, our Heavenly Father. We were blessed to see our grandson shortly after birth this past weekend. Over the last nine months, we had a sonogram picture of his frame on our refrigerator. But, now we are holding sweet Jonah with all his limbs and body so perfectly formed. Only a Master Potter could create such a beautiful gift

But now O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay. You are the Potter. We are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8

Yes, we are the work of our Father’s hand. When I look at the the artisans of Farmhouse Pottery it gives me a picture of how God created us with such care, tedious work, and patience. It was a delight to visit Farmhouse Pottery and are even more excited about the products having met the owners and observed their studio. These are the products Peony Market is carrying this Spring. We have paired their products to make a complete gift idea.

I love this rolling pin from Farmhouse. The handcrafted French rolling pin makes baking more fun and it also looks beautiful on a kitchen shelf. The Just Prize Pie cookbook has delicious pie recipes for all the seasons.