Quality at East Fork

In the early days, there were no set standards for quality, no SOP’s, and no QC position. The quality and price of a pot was based solely on the maker's own intuitive judgment.

Night Swim & Friends...

Night Swim is an unexpected JOY to behold alongside so many past East Fork seasonals.

Colorful Pages Coalition

Kids are able to imagine a future rife with possibilities when their images are reflected on the pages of their books.

A (Heartfelt) Financial Report from CFO John Vigeland

"We’re a pretty good microcosm of the middle of the US Economy more broadly (no flashy silicon valley salaries, a $15 minimum wage company-wide)."

Something wicked.

Alone, Not Lonely

A cupcake in the bathtub. Delivery pizza on the couch. A warm meal at the bar of a neighborhood standby with a crossword for company. A Sunday spent alone at the grocery store, taking your time in every aisle, with a whole afternoon to prepare and enjoy—with no pressure to please anyone but yourself—a three-course meal inspired by a childhood vacation. 

Utah: A Farewell Letter

An explanation as to why we are retiring out dusty, dessert red.

Clay Buddies: Diana VanRooy

Meet, Diana. She's our EComm Director and writes code like she's jotting down a grocery list. Read more about her five favorite things.

Sizing Chart: Big, Little & In The Middle

Online shopping can be hard. We hope this chart helps you find the sizes that are right for you.

Clay Buddies: Jerome Williams

A peek into the life of our superb glazing generalist here at East Fork, Jerome Williams.

My Chemical Romance: Glazing 101 with Kyle Crowder

An Interview with Amanda Hollomon-Cook: Small Batch Studio Manager

A conversation about art and design with Amanda-Hollomon Cook— artist, potter, and director of East Fork's newest department.

Bowl Maker & Mug Shaper: The Jigger

When making vessels with a lot of depth, we turn to our trusty old hand machine, The Jigger. If you've got a hankering for some process content, pull up a chair. 

Celery Salad Madness with Molly Baz

A very green giveaway and a sweet & salty celery salad recipe from Bon Appétit's Molly Baz

What is This Ancient Mud?

Clay is abundant, cheap and adaptable. But, what really makes this mud so magical?

Get Geeky with Us: How We Make The Mug

In neat little steps, with helpful little pictures, we show you how we make The Mug.

Acid Tests

Rigorous testing ensures your plates and bowls won't corrode, no matter what acidic contents they hold.

Clay Buddies: Kirby Wolf

Our lovely Kirby, store Manager of the Lexington shop, talks about her five favorite objects which include a jar of seashells and an analog camera. 

A Guide to Combining Glazes

Decision fatigue? A visual guide to mixing and matching our glazes.

Alex on Well Made

Does being interviewed in a podcast count as officially making it? Listen to CEO Alex Matisse talk about Lizzo and the growing pains of running a company.

30 Poblanos and Two Bags of Limes

A little insight into our bi-weekly staff lunches that we take turns cooking and make us very happy.

Big Feelings from the CEO

A heartfelt letter from CEO Alex Matisse.

An Interview with Katie Button

5-Piece Feast: A Japanese Meat and Three

A salty, rich, creamy, umami and vegetal Japanese meal for two, using our 5-piece dinner set. Plus, store bought mochi because— who has time?

The Joys of Putting Your Heart on a Platter

The Cost is Clear: A Break-Down of East Fork's Marketing Cosmos

A big dig into the stratta of our scrappy little Marketing department. Because, communication is everything in a relationship.

Clay Buddies: Julia True

Dive into our jigger team gal Julia's five favorite things— one of them is Nicolas Cage underwear. 

5 Cookbooks to Braise, Steam, and Fry Your Way Through This Winter

Learn technique and boost your ingredient knowledge the old school way, by cooking your way through a stellar cookbook— from first page to last.

6 Everyday Brass Objects That Exemplify Good Design

Mono-material magic. Nothing like a shiny, hand-hammered brass coffee scoop to make simple mornings extra special.

6 New Year's Eve Luck Traditions

Let the countdown begin.

Queen of Coffee: An Interview with Stumptown's Mallory Pilcher

An interview with Stumptown's Mallory Pilcher where we talk road-trips, Mr. Coffee machines, and heirloom beans.

Definitive Ranking of 8 Adored Holiday Cookies

A definitive ranking of holiday cookies by team East Fork.

Ruby Gin Spritz

Toast yourself for finishing your holiday shopping with this bright and bubbly gin-based cocktail.

7 Products To Use Pre-Makeup For Deep Glow

It's Friday night, and we know you're just dying to try that look Rihanna shared on Vogue's YouTube channel, but wait. A good base makes all the difference.

East Fork Off-Duty

Special works from the artists and craftspeople of East Fork, on display and for purchase at East Fork Off-Duty.

Poinsettia, The Patron Plant of Christmas

Pointing at you, poinsettia. The old Mexican legend of the plant, cool facts about it's growth, and it's history as an iconic Christmastime symbol.

Table Talk

Eating together is something that makes us human, and it's an indispensable East Fork value. We make dinnerware because we believe in the quiet power of sharing meals, not only during the holidays, but year round. 

A Bathing Ritual in Five Steps

A super stress melting bathing ritual in five easy steps.

Clay Buddies: Richard's Five Things

Meet Richard. Richard is our Fulfillment Coordinator. He is always running around and bringing your dishes to and fro whilst keeping them safe and sound until they arrive at your doorstep.

Clay Buddies: Annie Bourgeois

"I found these boots at a thrift store about 10 years ago and the longer I've owned them, the more I wear them. I've had to re-sole them 3 times and probably coming up to needing a 4th time here pretty soon. Every time they come back from the cobbler they look so nice and shiny, but secretly, the dustier they are, the happier they make me."

On the Color Red

It’s the pop in your favorite lipstick, the depth in a dramatic sunset, the power in the world’s most revered paintings, and the life force flowing through your body. It is symbolic of war, love, life, passion, power, danger, vitality and luck.

East Fork Drinks: Boo Brew

A spooky brew to drink with your boos. Halloween is the best time to break out the cheese-factor and get a little weird with your cocktail ingredients. 

Clay Buddies: Corey's Five Things

"I will just say it was harder than I imagined to be a new Dad. I had all these expectations of what it would be like and some of those expectations were realized and some were completely wrong."

The Fire Burnt Out

"Personal growth and good life. All of that, stored up, and radiating outwards now." Some of East Fork's veterans share stories from the early days.

Vote, vote, vote!

We wanted to be one more little cricket on your shoulder encouraging you to register to vote and cast your ballot this election season.  A lot of us are focused on Presidential elections, which is awesome but the mid-terms are equally worthy of our attention.

East Fork's Definitive Ranking of Breakfast Cereals

It was the 90's and all was chill. Bill Clinton was president, cell phones hadn't fully caught on, I was a terrible mother to my pet Tamagotchi, and we were eating cookies for breakfast.

All Hands On Deck

A dreamy little exposé about hands, how we use them, and why we love them.

Recipe: Molasses Pound Cake with Golden Raisins + Malted Whipped Cream

Our beloved Brand Manager, Erin, baked a Molasses Pound Cake with Golden Raisins — along with a malted whipped cream to slather on top — to share with you. We also reached out to one of our favorite home bakers to ask their favorite way to use malt. 

Clay Health

To us, clay is the stuff of pots, but clay can be utilized well outside the bounds of pottery, and has a wide spectrum of health benefits for us humans! Read more.

Still Life

The still-life is just that: life captured in a moment, an impossibility in exaggerated light, a bounty that exists forever, to remind you that nothing does. Set the table, get the lighting right, and eat everything on your plate. And don’t forget the wine.