Cool Pottery

In the Sierra Foothills, near the small community of Cool, California and nestled among the Heritage oak and pine is Vicki Calhoon’s studio. Here Vicki spends hours creating unique, functional, kitchen pottery and decorative “Saggar Fired” vases.

Vicki’s natural talent has attracted the attention of artisans and collectors throughout Northern California. Her combination of colors and patterns is reflective of the Sierra Foothills, where earth, water and sky unite in harmony.

Vicki throws each of her pieces on a potter’s wheel. After trimming, they are bisque fired for 13 hours. After the initial firing, the kitchen art pieces are then hand painted or dipped with glazes individually selected and developed. The pieces are then kiln fired again at temperatures exceeding 2150 degrees.

Each of Vicki’s “kitchen art” pieces is decorative as well as functional. They are lead-free, non-toxic, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Vicki’s Saggar Fired vases are very unique. There is no actual glaze, rather a fuming process. After the initial bisque firing, each piece is placed in its own chamber containing sawdust, salt and copper carbonate. They are fired in a Raku kiln. As the sawdust burns, it fumes colors and patterns into the clay body. Each piece is uniquely different.

Vicki’s “Cool Pottery” will make a unique gift or memorable addition to your home.