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Handthrown · One of a Kind · Denver, CO

Made slowly,
with muddy
hands

One woman, a wheel, and a whole lot of clay. Every piece is wheel-thrown, trimmed, and glazed by hand in Denver, CO. Imperfect by design — that's the whole point.

Our Story
Handthrown ceramic incense holders in assorted glazes, made in Denver CO
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Our Story

Rooted in the
craft of making

One woman, a wheel, and a whole lot of clay. Every piece is made by hand in Denver, CO — thrown, trimmed, glazed, and fired from start to finish. No shortcuts, no assembly lines. Just honest, handmade pottery built to be used and loved.

Oh, and Goose helps too — he's the studio's chief morale officer and the real reason this place is called Silly Goose Pottery.

12
Years in craft
400+
Pieces made
100%
Handmade
Handthrown petal bowl in rose glaze by Silly Goose Pottery
Handthrown midnight plate in deep blue glaze
Goose the dog, Chief Morale Officer of Silly Goose Pottery, in the Colorado mountains
Goose, Chief Morale Officer

Current Collection

Selected works

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The Process

From earth to table

Every piece travels the full journey — from raw stoneware clay to a finished object you'll reach for every day.

01
Wedge & Center

Clay is hand-wedged to remove air pockets, then centered on the wheel with steady pressure.

02
Throw & Trim

Forms are pulled up by hand. Leather-hard pieces are trimmed to define the foot and refine the shape.

03
Bisque Fire

Dry pieces go into the kiln at cone 06, transforming raw clay into porous bisqueware ready for glaze.

04
Glaze & Fire

Each piece is hand-dipped in food-safe glazes, then fired to cone 6. The final surface is only revealed when the kiln cools.

Custom & Wholesale

Made for the spaces
you love

A set of mugs for your local café. A full table service for your restaurant. Favors for your wedding. Custom ceramics can be made to fit your brand, your space, and your story — and every piece is still thrown and glazed by hand.

Cafés & Coffee Shops

Custom mugs, cups, and saucers that make every latte feel like an experience. Glazed to your palette, made in the quantities you need, and built to hold up to daily use.

Restaurants & Venues

Bespoke tableware that tells a story before the food even arrives. Plates, bowls, and serving pieces made to order — in sizes, glazes, and quantities that work for your kitchen.

Gifts & Events

Wedding favors, corporate gifts, studio openings — handmade ceramics people actually keep. Each piece is signed, made with care, and arrives ready to give.

Kind Words

From people who use the work

I ordered a custom mug set for our café and the response from customers has been incredible. People ask about them every single week.

Sarah M.
Café owner, Denver
Custom Café Set

The petal bowl is the most beautiful thing in our home. It sits on our dining table and every guest asks where it's from. Worth every penny.

Jamie L.
Shop customer
Petal Bowl No. 1

We commissioned ceramic favors for our wedding and they were perfect. Guests still message us saying they use them every day.

Cora & Dan
Wedding commission
Custom Wedding Favors

Get in Touch

Something made just for you

Questions about the shop, custom orders, or wholesale — reach out on Instagram or by email and I'll get back to you within 2–3 days.

@sillygoosepotterysillygoosepottery@gmail.com