Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio

Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio A historic pottery studio open to the public to enjoy our galleries, retail spaces, sculpture garden ,education and firing opportunities! See potters at work.

In the woods near Lake Michigan and Duck Lake State Park is the pottery studio of Peter F. Johnson, known locally as "Peter the Potter." For over forty years he has created pottery, which is lead-free and ready for the dishwasher and the microwave. Peter is a native of Amherst, Massachusetts. He spent his youth in coastal Maine and northern Vermont and relocated to Whitehall, Michigan, in the earl

y seventies. He is a graduate of Albion College, Albion, Michigan, where he studied ceramic arts with Richard Leach. He taught pottery in the Albion College adult education program and at Alfred University, New York, where he obtained his masters in fine arts. Besides sculptural, outdoor pieces, some on a large scale, he creates functional forms from dinnerware to large bowls, birdbaths to lamps and sinks. His pottery can be found at his studio showroom, the Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, and the White River Gallery in Montague. Come for a visit and a tour. Open daily 10-5pm

Sunday 1-5pm

Peter sculptures in the wild 🌞
05/28/2026

Peter sculptures in the wild 🌞

Life at the studio lately - Peter working a new sculpture- spring workshops are in full swing- Randi cat is very happy a...
05/14/2026

Life at the studio lately
- Peter working a new sculpture
- spring workshops are in full swing
- Randi cat is very happy about warmer weather
- testing new glazes gearing up for our big summer reduction firing 🤘🏼🔥

Stop in to say hi and see what’s going on!

Come play with us and get your mom something she actually wants for Mother’s Day 🌷 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
04/28/2026

Come play with us and get your mom something she actually wants for Mother’s Day 🌷
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Join us for a lovely Mother’s Day workshop 🌿 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ll start with a guided hike around the studio to gather fo...
04/16/2026

Join us for a lovely Mother’s Day workshop 🌿
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We’ll start with a guided hike around the studio to gather foliage, then impress your finds into clay to create a one of kind keepsake.

Two sessions available 10 - 1PM & 3 - 6PM
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Not up for a hike, but still want to create with us? You can bring your own leaves, flowers & beautiful finds from your own garden!

For tickets and more information visit our website or the link in our bio!
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Our first workshop is coming up fast and we only have 2 spots left in our rolling trays session, grab em while you can! ...
03/29/2026

Our first workshop is coming up fast and we only have 2 spots left in our rolling trays session, grab em while you can!

Join us for a laid-back ceramic workshop where you’ll design and craft your own custom rolling tray from clay. Link in our bio for tickets or check out our workshop page on our website!

Good Clay, good company, great vibes✨Our workshop series is back this spring and we'd love to have you! Come build, play...
03/20/2026

Good Clay, good company, great vibes✨

Our workshop series is back this spring and we'd love to have you! Come build, play and create alongside fellow makers this season.

Registration now open on our website - Link in bio

We just discovered an email went out with the wrong date🤪. The open house is tomorrow, December 14. Sorry about that.
12/13/2025

We just discovered an email went out with the wrong date🤪. The open house is tomorrow, December 14. Sorry about that.

Looking forward to Sunday!
12/12/2025

Looking forward to Sunday!

They say it will be cold; we say it will be warm and cozy in the studio. Hope to see you!
12/10/2025

They say it will be cold; we say it will be warm and cozy in the studio. Hope to see you!

✨ Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House at Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio! ✨ Get ready to bask in the warmth of ...
12/10/2025

✨ Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House at Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio! ✨

Get ready to bask in the warmth of the season as we showcase beautiful local handmade art. Enjoy food and drinks while you explore unique creations from talented artisans. It’s the perfect opportunity to find that special gift or simply immerse yourself in the festive spirit!

🗓️ Date: Sunday December 14th
🕒 Time: 1-5 PM
📍 Location: Terrestrial Forming Pottery Studio

We can’t wait to celebrate this wonderful season with our community! ❤️🎄🎁

Address

5385 Lamos Road
Whitehall, MI
49461

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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