Artist statement…

Shelby West was born November 13, 1978 in Crawford County Georgia. Crawford County is famous for its alkaline glazed stoneware that was produced there in the early 1800's through the 1930's. Shelby has continued this tradition using the same clay and techniques employed over 100 years ago. He grinds his clay with a homemade clay mill, turns his ware on a foot powered treadle wheel and fires his ware in a woodburning tunnel kiln.

Shelby makes a variety of folk pottery items. He usually has an assortment available at any time. If he does't have something, or if you want a special, personalized piece, he's glad to make it for you.