Each firing is the result of three to four months of preparation — forming and drying the work, sourcing and splitting firewood, testing glazes and kiln placement. The kiln fires twice a year: once in late spring, once in autumn. Each cycle yields a limited number of pieces, and not all survive intact. Scarcity is inherent to the process.

Works are available through a small number of carefully chosen stockists in the Catskills region, as well as through EarthenArchive in New York City, which offers private showings by appointment. For direct inquiries — including commission interest or advance notice of upcoming firings — please get in touch.

Yes, please Contact Us if you would like to arrange a visit. Appointments Only.

All pieces are made by hand by Hugh, a solo practitioner who first encountered pottery in Japan during a university exchange over twenty years ago. Trained across studios in Japan and the United States, Hugh eventually settled in the Catskills in 2020 to build a dedicated studio and construct his own wood-fired kiln — a decades-long pursuit brought to completion in the countryside.

Yes. All works are food safe; glazes are non-toxic. Many collectors use them daily — the surfaces evolve subtly with use. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the natural ash glaze.