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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

This L.A. glassblower breaks the rules with his stunning vessels An auto engineer became a full-time potter in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 18, 2024

"Some people are festival veterans, they know exactly who they want to see all weekend, some people want to potter around and do all the kids' stuff," said festival founder, Rob Da Bank.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2024

“Honorable potter? Sir? Could I not work for you, as payment? Perhaps my help could save you some time ...” Min shook his head impatiently.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

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

While ceramics were widely used and vast amounts of pottery survive, there are relatively few details known about the potters themselves, in comparison to other ancient Egyptian craftsmen.

From BBC Jul. 28, 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

While many potters generally do not like repetitive work, Chernoff believes her work as an engineer gave her an aptitude for repetitive tasks without “going out of my mind.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2023

But what the potters sought was the gray-brown clay that fused so well with the celadon glaze.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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