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Laurel Creek Pottery
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Laura Abbey is the founder and head potter of Laurel Creek Pottery. An Appalachian native, she returned to Southwest Virginia after raising three children, traveling widely, and serving with the Peace Corps in Namibia. Her functional ceramics take their textures and color from the forest and the mountains around her. For Laura, clay is a way to slow down and build something shared, and the studio has grown into a working pottery community that comes together to learn, encourage one another, and make. That instinct toward service runs through the rest of her life too, in volunteer work with Community Cats Rescue Network and with WindHorse Healing Arts Center. Her work is also carried at Big Walker Mountain Lookout and Wolf Creek Indian Village.
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Ceramic Tic Tac Toe Board
$62.00$62.00/Game night just became a little more beautiful. This handcrafted ceramic Tic Tac Toe board transforms a timeless game into a functional work of art. Handmade...
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Two Finger Mug
$55.00$55.00/Designed with comfort in mind, the Two Finger Mug features an ergonomic handle that's as enjoyable to hold as it is to admire. Handcrafted from speckled...
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Orange & Green Mug II
$55.00$55.00/Warm earth tones and handcrafted detail come together in Orange & Green Mug II. Designed for everyday use, this wheel-thrown mug is both functional and artistic,...
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Orange & Green Mug I
$50.00$50.00/Inspired by changing seasons and Appalachian landscapes, this handmade mug features vibrant orange and green glazes layered over speckled stoneware clay. Every mug is individually thrown...
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River Mug II
$52.00$52.00/With calming earth tones and organic glazing inspired by flowing water, River Mug II celebrates the beauty of nature in functional form. Wheel-thrown from speckled high-fire...
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River Mug I
$50.00$50.00/Inspired by the flowing rivers of Appalachia, this handcrafted stoneware mug is made for everyday moments. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or winding down with...
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SWVA Landscape
$120.00$120.00/Bring the beauty of Southwest Virginia indoors with this handcrafted ceramic landscape by Laura Abbey. Inspired by the rolling mountains and quiet rhythms of Appalachia, this...
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Memories of Zambia
$220.00$220.00/Inspired by memories of travel and the landscapes that leave a lasting impression, Memories of Namibia combines handcrafted ceramic artistry with reclaimed ceramic tiles materials to...
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100 W Main Street
The home of Formato Fine Arts sits inside one of Wytheville’s most historic structures. Built as the original courthouse and jailhouse, the building still carries its early brick and limestone. After sitting vacant for many years, it has been restored with care while keeping its original character intact. Today the space blends historic architecture with contemporary art, creating a place where the past and present meet in the center of downtown Wytheville.




















