Meet the Team!
Welcome to Donovan Pottery, a growing handmade pottery business located in Greenville, SC. We create unique and meaningful pottery pieces for story-driven individuals, reminding them that they are the heroes of their own stories. Our core values are collaboration, craftsmanship, and community.
Our Story
Donovan Pottery began in 2015 when our founder, Will Donovan, started learning the craft and selling small collections to individuals. Over the years, we have grown exponentially, throwing thousands of pots annually and shipping them across the world. We have had the privilege to collaborate with Michelin-star restaurants, world-shaping artists, local governments, major corporations, and individual collectors worldwide.
Will: Founder
Will began his pottery journey in college after impulsively, yet intentionally, switching his major from Business to Studio Art. He fell in love with clay in his Ceramics I class at NGU, and he continues to explore stories through pottery. Much about our founder is sprinkled throughout our website and media, but one thing you will only learn by reading to the end of this paragraph is that he really likes to eat shrimp tails.ย
Lindsay: Project Coordinator
Lindsay has been here since before the beginning. She and Will met while studying at NGU together, where she got a better grade in Ceramics 1 than Will.ย
She is a brave mother of two young boys, and she and Will like to wrangle the fellas for family trips when not deep into their creative pursuits. A theater director passionate about education and the arts, she started her own business Wayfarer's Fable where she makes bookish bags!
Beth: Production Manager
Beth has been on the Donovan Pottery Team since 2020 when she, a stranger, invited herself into the studio, looking to work with other potters after an 8 year hiatus. After Will determined that she was not crazy and actually added great value to the studio, she took over studio and materials management. An excellent potter in her own right, she also provides the studio with baked goods.ย
Grayson: Studio Manager
Grayson joined us in the Summer of 2024. She graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Versed in several art mediums, she specializes in painting where she blends realism and expressionism into her own captivating style over at Opal Nocturne Art.
Christopher: Social Media Manager
Christopher has an incredible technological repertoire of skills and abilities that he utilizes to keep things running on the digital side of Donovan Pottery. At the moment, he works remotely while he's studying Graphic Design at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
Luna: Morale Officer
Luna is here to make sure that everyone stays in line! A line of everyone waiting to pet her, that is.
Martin: Orange
Martin tends to be a bit aloof, though he is sure to cozy up in the studio on rainy days... or when everyone eats lunch.
Studio Values
Our Craftsmanship
We believe there is magic in clay that connects with humans on a visceral level, unlike any other medium. Our process involves wheel throwing ceramics, ensuring that everything we sell is handmade. We carefully select the finest clays and glaze ingredients and continually refine our processes to maximize efficiency and hone our level of craftsmanship.
Sustainability Commitment
At Donovan Pottery, we are committed to sustainability. We source our clays from local suppliers, recycle all our clays, and produce products designed to last a lifetime. Our pieces not only enrich the lives of our customers but also help protect our planet.
Community Involvement
We are deeply involved in our local community and dedicated to creating space for anyone who wants to experience the joy of working with clay. We participate in local farmers' markets, sponsor local theater and fine arts centers, and engage with our local fine arts scene, fostering creativity and connection in our community.
Testimonials
Our customers say it best: "Will's pottery is outstanding! The quality of Donovan Pottery's work is unmatched. I have gotten a few mugs from him, as well as an oil dispenser, and they are all my favorites. I loved them so much I went back for more to get for Christmas gifts and am going back for even more! I will be a customer of Donovan Pottery for life! Greenville is lucky to have such a wonderful potter." - Satisfied Customer
Join Our Story
Experience years of dedication to craft and community for yourself by purchasing a pot from Donovan Pottery. Browse our collection, get in touch with us, or follow our journey on social media. We invite you to become part of our story and bring the magic of handmade pottery into your life.