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potter

[pot-er] / ˈpɒt ər /






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But that requires more time and energy than I’m willing to sacrifice while raising a young child and entertaining my dreams of becoming a star potter.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

Chamlee once picked up a charming ceramic sun at a yard sale for $30—only to learn via Google that the stamp on the back marked it as a rare piece by midcentury potter David Gil.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 8, 2025

She’s been a potter, a poet and a felonious con artist.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2024

Alternatively, it might just be a personal DIY job they want assistance with, or just some company while they potter and chisel away.

From BBC Nov. 1, 2024

On the third or fourth day, when a potter hoped that the correct temperature had been reached, the openings were sealed with clay plugs.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

The jugs are handmade and hand painted by potters at Bairstow Manor in Stoke-on-Trent.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

Wherever Mr. Fox travels, and especially in Hackney, in London’s East End, he has noted the rapid proliferation of craft breweries, quilters, potters, basket-makers.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

We inherited many of Beverly’s treasures once the place became ours, including richly hued bowls, mugs and serving pieces made by regional potters as well as signed oils and watercolors, drawings and numbered prints.

From Salon Jan. 16, 2025

Rita was particularly open to working with young potters as well as designers not versed in ceramics.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2024

Even as Tree-ear turned away, feigning disinterest, as were the other potters, his heart was sinking into a bottomless well.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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