The Pottery

Pottery Shed, circa 1910 This small barn was built at the rear of a residential lot in Gainesville, Texas, and used to house a horse and carriage. Today, it is the work place for Old City Park's resident potter, who demonstrates late 19th-century methods of pottery making. Typically potters erected simple wooden sheds near good sources of clay, water, and firewood.

Our potter is Mr. Sam Watson and samples
of his work can be purchased at the
Museum Store at Old City Park.

We also offer pottery based Girl Scout workshops.



The firing of the groundhog kiln is quite a sight to see. The fire must be constantly tended for 24 hours and when the kiln is up to temperature flames shoot out the chimney!


The kiln is packed very carefully to maximize content.
 


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