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Welcome To Black Cats Pottery

Hi there! I’m Helen Thelen, a potter for over 20 years, creating one of a kind, handmade ceramics in Northampton, MA. I love making pieces that bring small joys to daily life. Every piece here is made to be used, loved, and passed down. Thanks for stopping by!​​

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ABOUT

Helen M Thelen

“My love of pottery started when I was in elementary school in Amherst. But I was unable to work with clay again until 2015 when I signed up for a pottery class and I’ve never looked back. The joy of making things I could use at home, or gift to family and friends, became a labor of love. I’ve apprenticed for 2 local potters and then started teaching pottery in 2019... Glaze colors, shape, and size are all factors that I think about when I’m creating my work, which is functional pottery for everyday use in the home. Each piece is thrown on a wheel or hand built with love so that the pottery can be enjoyed by the owner. No two pieces are alike; the work you purchase is a one of a kind pot, supporting a local artist.”

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