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          In a factory setting, people are inspecting ceramic plates and shallow bowls in a cream color, surrounded by packaging material and a box that reads "East Fork"

          Humans Making Pottery

          Founded by potters in 2009, East Fork celebrates the beauty of American-made ceramics.

          Made with care in the Blue Ridge Mountains

          East Fork is a certified B Corporation in Asheville, North Carolina, committed to bringing you the most beautiful, functional and long-lasting pottery out there while treating each other and our community with kindness and respect.

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          A little more about East Fork

          We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a distinction that speaks to our accomplishments in making business decisions that speak to our values, but more importantly, holds us accountable to the work that lies ahead in terms of working for the betterment of our employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and the environment.

          We partner with local non-profit, grassroots organizations and individuals working toward racial equity, community reconciliation, and supporting the liberation of folks who’ve been systematically oppressed by white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity.

          We describe their work in our newsletters and on our social media platforms to raise awareness  and invite customers to support our Community Partners by learning more, volunteering, or making a donation. We also offer customers early access tickets to Seconds Pop-ups, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to our Community Partners.

          From our factory and headquarters to our warehouse and retail stores in Asheville and Atlanta, the East Fork workforce is made up of 100+ employees. When it comes to wages, everyone here makes at least $22 an hour and we have plans to raise this minimum wage again to what MIT has calculated as a family living wage here in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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          Where It All Began

          East Fork began as one potter, then two, then a few more, throwing clay and filling a wood-fired kiln on an old tobacco farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Before we had stores and a website, we had pottery sales on the farm. Much has changed in the last decade, but our early days laid the foundation for the company we are today.

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          East Fork In The News
          “Emotionalism aside, there are often other reasons a mug becomes favored: a nice grip, a good size, or just regular ol’ aesthetics. But what if there was a platonic ideal of a mug that brought all those things together? The folks at East Fork have, after many, many iterations, perhaps done just that — and legions of happy customers agree.”
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          “East Fork's streamlined products are particularly appealing. House-made glazes in muted earth and jewel tones often reveal speckles of iron from the North Carolina clay. Hand-thrown and jigger-pressed bowls and plates, with fluid forms and low profiles, have a satisfying heft but aren't clunky.”
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          “Instead of following in his family’s artistic footsteps, Alex Matisse started a small pottery business in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Now, he can’t keep the internet’s favorite mug in stock — and it has nothing to do with his last name.”
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          Our Team

          Among the people who make up Team East Fork, you'll find those who work in clay, engineering, chemistry, logistics, creative and the fine art of making customers happy.

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          Visit East Fork
          The pottery set wall in East Fork's store in Asheville
          Asheville, NC | Downtown
          Our flagship store is located in the heart of downtown Asheville. Come join us for special events or shop our home collection where we carry an array of items you won’t find online.

          Tuesday-Saturday: 11-6

          828-575-2150

          15 W Walnut Street Asheville, NC 28801

          [email protected]
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          A shelf of objects in our Atlanta store.
          Atlanta, GA | Westside Provisions
          Our Atlanta store in the Westside Provisions District is nestled amongst boutiques, restaurants, and other beautiful establishments. After hours, we host a variety of events, from wreath making to cooking classes.

          Tuesday-Thursday: 11-5 Friday-Sunday: 11-6 Monday: Closed

          (678) 263-0480

          1170 Howell Mill Road, P12B Atlanta, GA 30318

          [email protected]
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          Our Factory | Asheville, NC
          All of our pottery is made at our factory here in Asheville, North Carolina. This is also where our sales, finance, creative, and marketing teams work and where we throw big parties and fundraisers.

          *Closed to the public

          (828) 237-7200

          531 Short McDowell Asheville, NC 28803

          [email protected]
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