Handcrafted Pottery

Guided by Nature, Grounded in Clay

Close-up of a textured brown and gray stone surface with a smooth edge, viewed from the side.

Lowell Hutcheson

Artist・Educator・Arts Administrator

Lowell Hutcheson is a ceramic artist and potter based outside Syracuse in Central New York. Her handcrafted bowls, mugs, vases, crocks, and jugs are functional, food-safe, and built to be used — made primarily with raw clay and slips that let the material's natural tones and textures speak for themselves.

Living ten miles south of Lake Ontario, her practice is shaped by the lakeshore's erosion patterns, sediment layers, and shifting shorelines, translated into form through layered surfaces and minimal glazing. No two pieces are alike — each one carries the quiet variation found in nature rather than the uniformity of mass production.

Her work makes a grounded, lasting gift for anyone drawn to handcrafted ceramics and the landscapes of the Great Lakes region. Available online and at craft fairs across Syracuse and Central New York.

Upcoming Events

Exhibitions

Made in New York
Schweinfurth Art Center,
Auburn, NY
March 28 - May 16, 2026

Hotter 'N Hell National Juried Exhibition
Northwestern State, University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
June 8 - August 8, 2026

Craft Fairs

Pop Up, Marilla’s Mindful Supplies
Geneva, NY
May 9, 2026

Westcott Art Trail
Westcott Neighborhood, Syracuse, NY
June 20, 2026

Syracuse Arts and Craft Festival
Syracuse, NY
July 24-26, 2026

Clayscapes Pottery Market (Tentative)
Chuck Hafner's Farmers Market and Garden Center,
North Syracuse, NY
October 3-4, 2026

Workshops

Independent Potters’ Association 4-Pack Workshop
Clayscapes Pottery, Syracuse, NY
Topic- Surface Texture
April 19, 2026

Workshop Full, Registration Closed