Dark Mountain Studio

10/14/2026

This year has been especially meaningful for building connections and collaborating with local businesses. One of those collaborations recently brought me to Sacred Grounds Mount Gilead, where I had the chance to develop a new merch mug for them.

These mugs will be available for purchase this Saturday, October 17, during Mount Gilead’s annual Fall Festival. If you’re out enjoying the festivities, stop by and take a look!

I’ll let them tell you a little more about what makes this place so special:
“You don’t have to belong to any group or believe any particular thing to belong here. Sacred Grounds is intentionally open, inclusive, and grounded in hospitality. Our hope is that this becomes a place where conversations happen naturally, relationships grow over time, and the community feels a little more connected because it exists.”

I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with a local organization that puts so much care into bringing people together. There’s something special about making pottery that finds its home in a place built around community.

10/08/2026

I had the pleasure of crafting merch mugs for the new chapter of The Mercantile. I am so excited to be a tiny part of the big things happening in this sweet town. 🖤

We snagged a free sample of their house made granola and got a slice of spinach/tomato quiche, a salami/cheese danish, and an orange cranberry scone. Everything was so good!

Of course I had to check out Lee Haywood-Country Punk Studio’s new photo dispenser. I couldn’t be more tickled with the colorful barn photo I got!

10/06/2026

I love that story, tell me another one.
Seagrove Potters
Don't be left out it is pumpkin season.
Open Wednesday through Saturday this week
10-4 or 5
Dark Mountain Studio

10/06/2026

I don’t want to spam y’all too much, but these little weirdos are absolutely convinced they deserve some more attention.

I have so much fun making these pumpkins and giving each one its own little personality, quirks, and history of questionable life choices. There’s a pumpkin for every vibe!

You can find this year’s crop at:
-Whynot Pottery
-Front Porch Vintage Emporium (restocking today!) 
-The Schoolhouse Gallery at STARworks
-The Carolina Renaissance Festival

Go say hello, pick a favorite, and maybe bring one of these little characters home with you. 🎃

10/01/2026

The pumpkins are feeling especially festive this year. In fact, they’re so excited that it’s October 1st, they’ve already started fighting over camera space.

This year’s crop is bigger than ever, and you can find them ripe for the picking at four locations:

-Whynot Pottery
-Schoolhouse Gallery at STARworks
-Front Porch Vintage Emporium
-The Carolina Renaissance Festival

I probably have too much fun making these little guys but who couldn’t use more fun in their life, right? Check each location for individual hours of operation, then go find your favorite. 🎃

09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

Lots of pumpkins were delivered to Whynot Pottery yesterday. I have so much fun making these goofy guys and it makes my heart happy to see them so well received each season.

Stop by soon and check ‘em out! 🎃

07/30/2026

frontporchvintageemporium is hosting their Fall Preview this Saturday from 10–5. If you’re ready for a break from the summer heat, it’s a great chance to enjoy a little taste of fall! I dropped off a small batch of fresh pumpkins for the occasion and will be adding more soon. 🎃

07/30/2026

Pumpkins! 🎃

I've been a little quiet on here lately, but it's because I've been busy making more pumpkins than ever before. Seriously, I’m running out of room over here!

If you're an early bird shopper, Mark and Meredith have just what you're looking for. Stop by and check them out!

07/20/2026