Joseph Leach

Joseph Leach

Phone: 320-256-4408

I retired from teaching in 1991 and went full time developing my pottery. The pottery bug bit me after watching a potter at a demonstration throw a large bowl. It was magic, the way the bowl grew from the lump of clay. I am mostly self-taught. I have attended a few workshops and took a summer class in the late '60's. My hero is Warren Mackenzie, whose philosophy, patience and wonderful talent have sustained my desire to work with clay ever since.

My efforts are aimed at making affordable pots that people will use and not put away in the cupboard. Over the years, I have found that not only does a stoneware utensil make food look better, but also, food, over a period of time, will enhance the beauty and value of the pot. One of the nicest things for me is when a customer will share a new recipe or a new use for their pot. My wife Alverna and I have had a shop at the Renaissance Festival at Shakopee, MN for 25 years, so we get a lot of feedback.

I think the creative arts and crafts are even stronger in our technology-oriented society than ever before. People want to connect with artists and craftsmen who have created their piece and enjoy the uniqueness and individuality of the work. The industrial society would convince the public that repetitive design and uniformity were the high standard, when in fact, that's all they could produce. A cup made by a machine is going to be identical in size, design and capacity to the one produced before it and all those after it.

Compare these cups to the next one hundred people you meet. Not one of these people will look alike, hold the same amount, or even be dressed alike.

All of our stoneware pottery is hand thrown and fired to a temperature of 2300F degrees. It is designed for oven or microwave use, and is dishwasher safe and lead free.

To take an earth product (clay, which is decomposed granite) and feel it yield and move under the pressure and direction of your hands into an object of beauty or function is indeed a soul-satisfying reward.

	Batter Bowl: $ 28.00 Reddish Brown Batter Bowl. Use For Serving. Size: 8.75" x 4.5" Will ship within 10 days of completion of sale This bowl is ergonomically designed to ease the strain of pouring on your wrist as your hand is over the center of gravity and the handle is for right and left handed people. Size: 8.75" x 4.5"
Carp Cup : Porcelain: $ 22.50 This Pretty Carp Cup Porcelain. Size: 8" tall. The beautiful and practical porcelain mug is white with blue and cast in a mold. "For them that drink like a fish." Use only for cold drinks.
	Brown Colander: $ 28.00 Reddish Brown Colander. Size: 8 1/4" x5 1/2". This is a pretty reddish brown colander. It can be used to make meat loaf (recipe enclosed), drain pastas, brown meat in microwave, fruit washer, and so on. It measures 8 1/4" x5 1/2".
Brown And Blue Grey Cooking Pot: $ 28.00 Comes With Removable Handle. Size: 7" x4 1/2". This is a gorgeous brown and grey cooking pot with a removable handle. It can be used in the oven or microwave with the handle detached. Attach handle to serve. It can also be used as a fruit bowl or candy dish. .
	Green Wine Cooler:: $ 38.00 Wine Cooler With Vac U Vine Gel Pack With Green/Light Poured Design. The cooler comes with a gel pack that is kept in the freezer. It is then placed in the green cooler and the wine inserted. It will cool the wine to serving temperature in five minutes.
Brown Stoneware Egg Separator: $29.00 Is 6" x 3 3/4". Brown two piece pot. Two piece egg separator that will hold multiple eggs. Very easy to use and is dishwasher safe.
	Dip Chiller: Price: $ 28.00 Light Brown glaze. Two pieces. Approximately 5" x 7". Put ice in the base of this pot to keep dip or shrimp chilled. Also can be filled with hot water to keep cheese dip hot for nachos.
Gray Blue Half Loaf Pots: $19.00 Approximately 6 1/4" x 5" x 1/2" Deep. Oval baking dishes are blue gray with iron spots. These work great for a half loaf of bread at a time. Bake both halves and put one in the freezer. Also works to reheat left overs in the micro wave or making a small meat loaf.
	Green S'mores Heater: $39.50 Green Pot With Fuel Holder And Trivet. Size: 6"h x5.5"w. Pot uses gel fuel (sterno) and is used to heat marshmallos for S'mores. The can of gel fuel is placed in the metal holder and lit. The lid is opened and closed to regulate the heat. Gel fuel will not spill if turned over, but it should never be used without adult supervision. size:

Another Elite Elder Artisan!

Sales must be made directly with the artisan: Joseph Leach.

Phone: 320-256-4408. E-mail: dunghanrach@charter.net

Will ship within 10 days of completion of sale

Return Policy: May return in original condition up to 30 days of receipt.

Another Elite Elder Artisan!

Sales must be made directly with the artisan: Joseph Leach. Phone: 320-256-4408. E-mail: dunghanrach@charter.net Will ship within 10 days of completion of sale Return Policy: May return in original condition up to 30 days of receipt.

Sales must be made directly with the artisan: Joseph Leach.

Phone: 320-256-4408. E-mail: dunghanrach@charter.net

Will ship within 10 days of completion of sale

Return Policy: May return in original condition up to 30 days of receipt.