About Me

Hi! I’m Thomas Boldt.

I love the idea of functional art in our daily lives and rituals. We can develop a relationship with a cup or a bowl that goes beyond utility.

I have always focused on the vessel. Above all, I think of its use to sustain life. The vessel has been used to store our grains, hold water and wine, and serve our families and friends. It is a symbol of abundance and fertility

I received a fine arts degree at the University of Illinois in 1991. In school, I focused on large sculptural amphoras, decorated with deep carvings.

I then moved to Santa Cruz, CA where I gained a deeper appreciation for pottery and its rituals. I spent countless hours working on the wheel, learning the mindfulness it takes to throw and repeat forms.

My wife and I relocated to Corrales, NM in 2009. Today my work continues to evolve, inspired by the local environment and cultures of New Mexico and around the world.

I continually experiment with a growing palette of colors, learning new shapes and textures. Recently, I have been having fun with teapots, creating landscapes on vases and platters, and working on large decorative pieces.

Want to visit
the studio?

The studio is open to visitors by appointment or during special events.

Are you shopping for a unique gift? Looking for artistic, handmade pottery for your home? Send me a message! I’m happy to help you find the right piece.

FAQs

  • Yes, standard shipping rates apply. I prefer to ship via Priority Mail. The less time the pottery spends in transit, the better. I double box and take extra care to protect the pottery.

  • Yes, the high-fired glazed pottery that you see on this website is dishwasher and microwave-safe. However, if you have purchased wood-fired pieces while at the studio, you should handwash them.

  • Yes! I take all major credit cards and Pay Pal.

  • Contact me about your custom order request. Generally, if I have the time, I’m happy to do custom orders on a case-by-case basis.