Handmade Pottery

Wooden shelves with white plates, a potted fern, a bird illustration, and a glass jar with wooden numbers inside

Each piece of pottery at A Backwoods Farm is made by hand in small batches at my studio in Louisville, Nebraska. Inspired by nature and slow living, my work is meant to be used, gathered around, and enjoyed in everyday life.

Rather than selling pottery directly online, I’ve chosen to share my work through a select group of independent Nebraska shops and in-person experiences at the studio. This approach allows me to keep production small, support local businesses, and encourage people to experience pottery the way it was meant to be—held, seen, and lived with.

If you’re looking to purchase my pottery, you can learn more on the Where to Buy page or experience the work in person through workshops, long-table dinners, studio open houses, or by appointment.

Availability and pricing vary by location.

Hand holding a beige ceramic mug with a carved branch design.
Beige paper plate with a decorative embossed pattern in the center and a geometric border, held by a hand with black nail polish.
A small, round glass dish with a preserved botanical leaf inside, placed on a textured dark surface.
A person holding a large beige ceramic cup with a textured rim. The background includes various decorative ceramic or wooden shapes and illustrations.
Person holding a large, round, textured ceramic plate with geometric and organic patterns, wearing a gray apron over a white long-sleeve shirt.
Woman in a grey apron holding a rectangular mold with embossed decorative patterns.
A white mug holding a potted plant with striped leaves, a black vintage clock showing 11:55, and a small white dish with a black cross symbol on it, all on a white surface with black markings.
Hand holding a white wooden letter 'I' in a workspace with dried flowers, botanical illustrations, markers, and decorative items in the background.
A wooden surface holds a potted succulent plant, a black textured object, and dried flowers.
Garden sprouting in a small terracotta pot, with dirt and a ceramic plant marker that says 'basil'.
Decorative ceramic mug with a pinecone, a gold-colored bird figurine, a book titled 'New Garden Design' by Marion Brenner, and a window with a snow-covered landscape outside.
A person holding a white oval ceramic serving platter with a scalloped edge and a date '11-17-23' stamped on the bottom in small numbers.
Person holding a large, unfinished ceramic bowl in a pottery studio, dressed in a brown apron and a light gray shirt.
A black rectangular tray on a wooden table, holding two dried lavender buds with stems. To the top right, there is a green succulent plant in a terra cotta pot. To the top left, a lit candle in a jar wrapped with a decorative string, placed on a smal
A box with a mirror and a feather inside, a black tray with stacked business cards, a pair of glasses on a box, and a large pair of metal scissors on a wooden surface.
Top view of a potted succulent plant on a wooden surface with three decorative black stones with gold geometric patterns in front of it.
Open cookbook showing a photo of a green salad with shaved cheese and various toppings. A silver spoon rests on a black hexagon-patterned coaster on a black surface.
A soap bar placed on a black, distressed surface with the words 'WASH' and 'YOU' partially visible. A striped cloth is draped to the right of the soap.
Multiple blister packs of black and white pills laid out on a dark surface.
A black ceramic platter with two dried seed pods on it, placed on a rustic wooden table. To the right, there is a glass candle holder with a lit candle wrapped in a decorative rope.
A hand holds a beige paper cup with the words "you are so loved" written on it, containing pencils with pink erasers. The background shows a pegboard with various decorative items, including a small nest with eggs, pictures, and other decorations.
Decorative bowl shaped like a bird, filled with black and white patterned feathers, placed on a dark surface with a wooden and tiled background.
A person holding a black ceramic cup with white fern leaf designs, with a blurred background of a wooden pegboard display.
A hand holding a cylindrical container with a textured lid in an indoor setting.
White decorative pedestal or cake stand with scalloped edge on a dark wooden surface, with various wall art and photographs in the background.