San Bernardino County · Est. Studio
Clay shaped by
patient hands
for lasting beauty
At Calico Pottery Works, every vessel is thrown, glazed, and fired by hand in our San Bernardino County studio — no molds, no shortcuts, just the honest dialogue between maker and material.
About Us
A studio built on
slow craft and
desert light
Calico Pottery Works sits along Ghost Town Road in the heart of San Bernardino County — a place where the Mojave meets the mountains, and where our studio has been a quiet anchor for anyone drawn to the tactile world of clay.
We are a retail studio and creative destination. Every piece in our shop is made here, in-house, by hand. From morning-thrown mugs to sculptural vessels, each one carries the mark of its making — the slight asymmetry, the pooling of glaze, the warmth of a surface shaped by touch.
Whether you are looking for a single piece to anchor your table, or you want to learn the craft yourself, our doors are open. Come see what happens when patience meets pigment.
100%
Handmade
Local
San Bernardino County
Studio
Open for Visitors
What We Offer
From raw earth to
finished form
Every piece that leaves our studio passes through a deliberate sequence — each step essential, each choice intentional.
Throwing & Forming
Centered on the wheel, each piece takes shape through pressure, rhythm, and feel — never forced, always guided.
Glazing & Pigment
Our palette draws from desert minerals — oxidized copper, iron rust, cobalt deeps — layered to create depth that shifts with light.
Firing & Transformation
The kiln is where clay becomes stone. Controlled heat transforms soft earth into something durable, vitrified, and permanent.
Retail & Studio Visits
Browse finished pieces in our studio shop, or stop by to watch the work in progress — no appointment needed.
Gallery
Pieces from
the studio
Each photograph captures a moment in the life of a piece — the way glaze runs, the texture of a thumbprint, the quiet geometry of a finished form.
There is a particular kind of honesty in pottery — you cannot rush it, you cannot fake it, and every piece carries the honest record of the hands that made it.
Calico Pottery Works — San Bernardino County
Visit Us
Find us on
Ghost Town Road
Our studio and retail space is located along Ghost Town Road in San Bernardino County. Walk-ins are welcome — come browse the shop, watch the wheels turn, or simply sit for a while and see what we're making.
Address
36600 Ghost Town Rd
San Bernardino County, CA 92398
Phone
(760) 254-2401Get in Touch
Have a question
or want to visit?
Whether you're curious about a piece, want to know about studio hours, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.
